In the April special aerial firefighting edition, learn about the techniques and tools being employed; find out about the diverse capabilities of uncrewed aerial vehicles; see how the European Union is consolidating resources; review the damage that Australia has suffered from bushfires; explore Indonesian search and rescue processes; and consider if your helmet is due for a service or replacement; plus more of our regular content.

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Technology and teamwork: approaches to wildfire management

Jennifer Ferrero explores the latest and most effective methods of using technology and managed collaboration to combat the escalating wildfire risk around the world

Man flying drone. Credit: USDA Forest Service

The role of UAVs in aerial wildland firefighting

Uncrewed aerial vehicles are an increasingly important weapon in the global fight against wildfires. Amy Gallagher looks at how the technology is developing and whether regulations are keeping pace

Coming to the rescEU: European firefighting

After Europe’s worst-ever summer wildfire season, the European Union’s plans to more than double its rescEU strategic firefighting aircraft reserve in time for summer 2024 have been widely welcomed. What…

Australia’s fire season

As Australia looks to exit this fire season, Jon Adams talks to experts, authorities and operators about what it takes to face the wildfires and what will be needed going…

SAR operations in Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago state

With natural disasters, transport accidents and a challenging landscape to contend with, how do SAR agencies operate effectively in Indonesia? Strong leadership, cross-border cooperation and good technology certainly help, writes…

Kissing the Helitak way

Nicholas Noorman, Business Development Manager, Jordan McKenzie, Production Coordinator, and Harry Bailey, Production Manager at Helitak explain why their simple approach makes Helitak stand out

Interview: Matthew Baily, Chief Flight Paramedic for Life Lion Critical Care

Clinical care in the air: Matthew Baily tells AirMed&Rescue what got him hooked on HEMS and what keeps him excited about coming into work each day

Yellow plane flying over sunflower field

Provider profile: Saab Aerial Firefighting

Oliver Cuenca talks to Pär-Olov Carlsson and Cristoffer Tilander about Saab’s aerial firefighting wing, its work in Sweden and overseas, and the challenges of operating in Scandinavia