Forest Service Director Outlines “Surge Capacity” For Air Tankers

Interim Forest Service Chief Vicki Christensen outlined the “surge capacity” in place for air tankers during the upcoming fire season in the West during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday.  During questioning from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, Christensen said if the Forest Service has deployed all of its air tankers, they will turn to the Department of Defense, along with Canada.  Wyden was highlighting ongoing concerns he heard from Oregonians last week at town halls and other public meetings about how the agency will protect communities from wildfires using air tankers.

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