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Island's Coulson Aviation Signs 70-Day Contract to Tackle B.C. Wildfires

In a recent move, Coulson Aviation Canada signed a 70-day contract with BC Wildfire Service to operate a Night Vision Goggles-equipped Sikorsky S-61 helitanker for nighttime firefighting in British Columbia.
Rising wildfire activity in British Columbia, with about 81 fires, prompted the BC Wildfire Service to sign a 70-day contract for NVG-equipped helitankers to enable night firefighting.
Thousands of NVG flight hours and tens of millions of gallons delivered at night demonstrate the S-61 helitanker’s proven capability for precise low-light water drops.
Coulson Aviation's 70-day NVG-equipped helitanker contract enables BC wildfire crews to extend firefighting into night, blending global expertise with local strategy for safer, more effective operations.
Coulson Aviation's 70-day NVG firefighting contract with BCWS marks Canada's first nighttime aerial fire suppression program, supported by global expertise and ongoing collaboration.

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