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Protecting Northern California from Wildfires | Airborne Firefighters Episode 12

Airborne Firefighters

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Grass Valley Air Attack Base sits at the center of some of California’s most challenging fire country. The days move between extremes, from long stretches of waiting to urgent calls to active wildfires to protect lives and property. For the crews, the job is learning to handle both.

Airborne Firefighters is a documentary series that follows the pilots, air attacks, and support crews behind aerial firefighting.

This is Episode 12 of Airborne Firefighters Season 1.

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20 Comments

@MaribessJohnson 9 days ago

I am so proud of you all and especially of my close connection to one of you!!! You guys all need more rewards for your dedication and committment .you are my Heroes , for sure!!! Thank you for all you do!!!Stay Safe!!!

@garyniblock8864 2 weeks ago

All the episodes have been fantastic, but this one had the feel of the Fourth of July fireworks grand finale. Incredible insights and information into the lives of these firefighters along with non-stop action. Your work tells it like it is and I know, because I lived it. I nominate this series for every award that exists in cinematic excellence and real-world documentary. Congratulations, this is simply the best!

@MichaelCook-x8x 2 weeks ago

Thank you guys for all your hard work. You guys are bad ass.

@toh2002 2 weeks ago

Your series shows your commitment to this project. A lot of folks dont understand what you guys have gone through to get this episodes done. Love every single one of them!

@wildmodsedits4962 2 weeks ago

Thank you for all your hard work putting this together for us all to enjoy. I’ve got to learn more about wildland a bit more than I expected.

@mikebristol6466 2 weeks ago (edited)

As always great episode, this one in particular hits close to home. I was the pilot for AA17 a number of years ago and the time I spent at Grass Valley Air Attack Base were some of my most cherished and challenging experiences in my aviation career. It was great to see all of my friends doing what they do best.

@rsqff20 2 weeks ago

I truly enjoyed my time at Grass Valley. Some of the best folks. Made us feel like family for the month or so we were there.

@CurtBrown-d2w 10 days ago

I live in Nevada City, and it's so impressive how quickly these folks respond to fires. Thanks to you all!

@robbvillalobos8452 10 days ago

Much respect to these brave fire pilots.

@RockinRobn 10 days ago

Thank you guys soo much for getting at these fires this year. Your awesome!
You’re super appreciated.

@RobinDunn-3010calfire 7 days ago

RobinDunn Cal fire helicopter pilot 👁️👁️

@caroldower5535 7 days ago

Thank You Great work last evening on the "Falls" Fire what a fast response! I was 1/2 away with 20 mph gusts every night.

@GETTINGTOTHENUAHNCE307 2 weeks ago

I loved this series!! Watched all of it 1-12 and my mom loves it too! I really hope there’s more to this series eventually absolutely phenomenal! As someone who loves the fire service and learning about it this series was perfect!!! This also helps me see the other sections of the profession that I’m interested in that you don’t see regularly in real life.

@224evans 2 weeks ago

I live in Grass Valley area, and these guys are amazing. They have saved so many lives and houses, I can’t tell you. We appreciate them so much!

@joepreuitt4658 2 weeks ago

Former GV firefighter here enjoying this series! All these episodes have been fantastic but I will be on this episode because it was done here. T88 and T89 whoop whoop! I agree with the other commenter on showing our amazing Helo crews as well. They are a huge factor in Ariel fire suppression. Keep up the great work! Loving it!

@Carlos44 11 days ago

Our local airborne firefighters, great job! Thanks so much.

@InnisArden 9 days ago

Shocking with so few assets, you can even function. Just imagine if you had 100 capable aircraft plus every other tools you need.

@lukevannek9259 13 days ago

Sitting here watching this from Australia with multiple Grass fires kicking off around my town, just killing time before the Tones drop! 🇦🇺

@chawkes70 2 weeks ago

Another amazing episode, they just keep getting better.

@HILLBILLY.556 11 days ago

Foresthill resident here I want to thank you for all you all do I live at the top of hill at the mosquito fire I can’t thank you enough for saving our property god bless you all..!