Technology
Communication in the Aviation Sector
Our role at TracPlus is to bridge the gap between operators — ensuring every person and asset is connected, regardless of their location.
TracPlus blog
Technology
FWAS: An Early Warning System For Wildland Firefighters
The Yarnell Hill Fire, ignited by lightning on June 28, 2013, killed 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots. It was Arizona’s most lethal wildfire.
GPS tracking
Aircraft tracking in the USA: TracPlus Spotlight
TracPlus was founded in New Zealand to help pilots stay connected while flying in the country's unique and challenging terrain.
GPS tracking
TracPlus — Let’s talk about the ‘Plus’
Tracking service provider known for exceptional customer support & reliable tracking product, offering a fantastic platform to view tracking history.
Technology
FSim – Mapping The U.S. Wildfire Hazard at a National Scale
In 1910, the Big Burn wildfire devastated three million acres across northern Idaho, western Montana, eastern Washington, and southeast British...
Technology
Night Vision Goggles Bringing Wildfires Into Focus - Part 4
Ventura County Aviation Unit’s Senior Pilot discusses their NVG program, and Kestrel Aviation shares some insight into fighting bushfires Down Under.
Technology
Night Vision Goggles Bringing Wildfires Into Focus - Part 3
In our third instalment, more Southern California helicopter pilots discuss using Night Vision Goggles (NVG) for wildland firefighting.
Technology
Night Vision Goggles Bringing Wildfires Into Focus - Part 2
In this installment, helicopter pilots share their experiences and history with Night Vision Goggles (NVG) for wildland firefighting over the years.
Technology
Night Vision Goggles Bringing Wildfires Into Focus - Part I
Many fire agencies dream about being able to fight wildfires effectively from the air at night when humidity levels rise and wildfire activity...
Aviation
PCADS: The Evolution Of Airborne Firefighting
Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense, with longer fire seasons and mega-fires burning over 100,000 acres.
Technology
HeloPod: Welcome To The Snag-Free Zone
Say hello to the HeloPod, a technology that improves fire agencies' ability to fight wildfires.
Product
Beyond dots on a map — what does the future hold?
“Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua - I walk into the future with my eyes fixed on my past.”
GPS tracking
From Scrum to Squirrel — Pilot Richie McCaw
Richie McCaw shares his journey from professional rugby player to helicopter pilot in Canterbury, New Zealand.
Discussion
Interview with Richard Alder of NAFC — 2019 Fire Season
TracPlus interviewed Richard Alder from the NAFC about predictions for the upcoming fire season and the role of drones in the industry.
Aviation
It beats working for a living — Richard Mills on passion and purpose
Richard Mills, a seasoned New Zealand helicopter pilot with 40+ years of experience, now manages Heliworks Queenstown tackling diverse challenges.
Discussion
Great Communication Begins With Connection — Interoperability In First Response Situations
Information and communication technologies play a vital role in coordinating crisis responses between different agencies. But there is still a way to...
Announcement
Exciting New Developments on TracPlus Cloud
In our continued effort to bring new, valuable updates to TracPlus Cloud that improve operational efficiency, we are happy to present temporal...
GPS tracking
Safer Water Practices — TracPlus and Mandurah Marine Rescue
We caught up with skipper and radio operator, John Jones, about how the Volunteer Marine Rescue WA serve the community.