Over the years, wind shifts have caused untold damage to communities and claimed the lives of firefighters and civilians alike. Although the National Weather Service (NWS) provides regular forecasts of the weather across the country, it could never drill down to a small enough area to be useful for firefighters.
Posted: April 15, 2019
“Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua - I walk into the future with my eyes fixed on my past.”
Posted: March 20, 2019
Moving urgently to further protect California’s most vulnerable communities from the immediate risk of catastrophic wildfires this year, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has recommended a suite of actions to maximize safety and improve forest health in the coming months and longer term.
Posted: March 7, 2019
Richie McCaw shares his journey from professional rugby player to helicopter pilot in Canterbury, New Zealand.
Posted: February 21, 2019
To sum up what Pete does is a hard task, but his motivation is simple. Find something that is worth dying for. Meet the founder of Earthrace Conservation, activist, legend, and TracPlus Customer, Pete Bethune.
Posted: February 12, 2019
Jeff is the Chief Pilot at Security Aviation, a premier air charter company based in Anchorage, Alaska. We spoke to Jeff about why Security Aviation made the switch to using TracPlus.
Posted: January 18, 2019
Have you wondered how operators came to use NVG to fight fires? Or are you an operator who is interested in integrating NVG into your business? Our Ebook identifies the benefits and the costs of using this incredible technology in the cockpit.