Abbotsford’s Conair Aerial Firefighting: On the front lines of the wildfire battle in B.C.

By Ben Lypka
Today in BC – Black Press
April 30, 2024
Category: Forestry
Region: Canada, Canada West

Summer is just around the corner and for much of British Columbia that now means dealing with the looming threat of wildfires. But for one Abbotsford company it is their time to shine. Conair Aerial Firefighting, located on the Abbotsford International Airport grounds, is a global leader in the battle against wildfires and continues to grow. The company boasts the third-largest fleet of any company in Canada, with 70 aircraft taking on challenging situations all across the planet. They have been used for years in places like B.C., Alaska, Alberta, Australia, France and Washington State. Conair also recently announced a new deal to work with the Saskatchewan provincial government to battle fires in that area. Conair invited the media and government officials to tour their facility on April 26 and learn more about both the production and training aspects of the company.

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