Cessna 185 used for air patrols during fire seasons Cessna 185 used for air patrols during fire seasons Cessna 185 used for air patrols during fire seasons
Cessna 185 used for air patrols during fire seasons Cessna 185 used for air patrols during fire seasons Cessna 185 used for air patrols during fire seasons
Cessna 185 used for air patrols during fire seasons Cessna 185 used for air patrols during fire seasons Cessna 185 used for air patrols during fire seasons

The C-PTPA owns two airplanes, a Cessna 185 (pictured above), and a Piper Super Cub (pictured below).
These airplanes are used for fire detection and transportation of crews and other goods.
During the fire season, a patrol is flown everyday, if not twice daily as deemed necessary.
They are a valued tool in detection of and navigation to fires.

Piper Super Cub used for fire detection Piper Super Cub used for fire detection Piper Super Cub used for fire detection
Piper Super Cub used for fire detection Piper Super Cub used for fire detection Piper Super Cub used for fire detection
Piper Super Cub used for fire detection Piper Super Cub used for fire detection Piper Super Cub used for fire detection

 

The C-PTPA contracts a Bell 206 helicopter from July 1 - September 15.
This allows for access to remote locations and provides another water source using a bucket to drop water on fires.
Bell 206 helicopter dropping water on a fire Bell 206 helicopter dropping water on a fire Bell 206 helicopter dropping water on a fire
Bell 206 helicopter dropping water on a fire Bell 206 helicopter dropping water on a fire Bell 206 helicopter dropping water on a fire
Bell 206 helicopter dropping water on a fire Bell 206 helicopter dropping water on a fire Bell 206 helicopter dropping water on a fire

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