Firefighter Helicopter Maintenance

As firefighting helicopters are fairly rare across the United States, maintaining the ones that are operable is an important task. These helicopters often need to be ready in a moment's notice, so making sure that they are operating properly at all times is a very important factor in using one of these special firefighting tools.

Firefighting Helicopter Insurance

Helicopter insurance is based on use and type of craft and can be found in a number of aircraft insurance companies. Some companies specialize in helicopters that are for specific emergency use and will give better rates than normal high risk insurance.

Firefighting Helicopter Parts

With a few attachments and changes, a helicopter or fixed wing airplane can be turned into a machine to fight large scale fires. Turning a regular aircraft into an aerial firefighting machine is not a difficult task, and often results in saving thousands of acres of forest or homes.

Firefighting Helicopter Refueling

Helicopters that are working long hours are going to need refueling so you will want a portable refueling station or a some way to get fuel to your engine. This is a breakdown of some ways that you can do this without too much trouble.