25 YEARS OF AERIAL FIREFIGHTING SUPPORT IN AUSTRALIA

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SERVING AUSTRALIA SINCE 1997

Erickson is proud to support firefighters, volunteers, and agencies.

Dive into 25 years of partnership, collaboration, and dedication to the mission of saving lives and property throughout Australia. 

In the brochure, you'll discover: 

  • Which S-64 was the first to be on contract
  • How many S-64 Air Crane® helicopters were present each fire season
  • Decades of partnerships
  • And so much more! 

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Commemorating 25 Years

Erickson brings a unique experience and capability set to their work in Australia. As the first company to utilize tanked helicopters for firefighting, the S-64 helicopter is the world’s most established Type-1 high-volume helicopter. Over the last 25 years of service in Australia, Erickson’s ingenuity has resulted in several substantial improvements to the S-64 Air Crane® helicopter, including:

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Composite Main Rotor Blades (CMRB) allow enhanced performance at hot and high-density altitudes which is imperative during conditions that persist throughout the fire season.
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The Sea Snorkel with its ability to utilize multiple refill methods and to refill expeditiously saves valuable time and resources, increasing overall operational efficiency.
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The Tank Delivery System configurability of drop patterns is unsurpassed and allows for firefighting that is tailored to individual fires and terrain.
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“Erickson’s relationship and reputation with the Australian people has been largely driven by the dedication and enormous skill of the crew year after year. I feel privileged to work with a group of individuals that are so immensely dedicated to protecting people and property against environmental adversity.”
Brandon Johnson, Australia Program Manager

The S-64 Air Crane® Hall of Fame

Over 25 years, Australia has seen a total of 17 different S-64 Air Crane® helicopters throughout the country.

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