Fire Boss Air Tanker Test Run and Announcement

Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer and Fire-Rescue Chief Brian Fennessy today announced a new private-public partnership that will bolster San Diego’s firefighting resources by testing a Single Engine Air Tanker - known as the Fire Boss - for fire suppression in the county this summer.

[@Agislife1960]

Four of those aircraft can deliver more water on a fire than one C-130 Hercules, for a fraction of the cost.

[@m686_21]

Yep. Imagine though, 4 lined up dropping one by on kind of like the super scoopers do.

[@isaiahsutherland1379]

Keep the Fire Boss

[@craigpennington1251]

Every State should have a squadron of these on hand. They are very capable and a valued tool. A good investment.

[@Foxtrap731]

CalFire has quite a fleet of fire fighting aircraft. Mos for the OV-10s work for them now. Including the one my father flew in Cambodia and Vietnam.

[@heli-crewhgs5285]

Jamie Sargent: Don't wear crappy jeans when giving a press conference.

[@kentwilliams4152]

You must be kidding! Hopefully so…

[@Itallianmobboss]

Saw this at ft worth alliance air show. It’s amazing

[@ehz4641]

I want to do this but dammit does everything cost money to learn

[@jimmywiederberg]

Sweden is on for 2-4 units. Finally.

[@Windgonner]

Yep, two in operation with an option for an additional two.

[@MrSquareart]

very interesting to see and to know!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@melonshop8888]

SEND IT TO AUSTRALIA NOW.!!! ASAP.!!! 😢😢😢 HELP SUFFERING ANIMALS & TREES NEED IT.!!😭😭 SEND IT TO AUSTRALIA NOW.!!! ASAP.!!! 😢😢😢 HELP SUFFERING ANIMALS & TREES NEED IT.!!😭😭

[@zchandeiuzhugo898]

Dusty rockhopper

[@robc.5745]

I hope you stuck with the program , It's got to work.