CALFIRE and TFR's

[Pritch]

At our EAA meeting yesterday, one member who flies for CALFIRE has some interesting information about the TFR's.  When flying anywhere near a TFR, monitor 122.925 the one frequency that all CALFIRE planes are on.  The size of the TFR changes daily and may not be reflected correctly on Forflight and other sites.   If you are unsure do not hesitate to call the Fire Boss on 122.925, you may be surprised that you might be able to travel through the TFR.  Also on Forflight if you tap on the TFR and then in the info box tap the (>)  and bring up additional info there will be a frequency for that particular fire and you can contact the fire boss.  

An interesting fact about the 747 being used to fight fires, one load of fire retardant cost the taxpayers $75,000 where as for the small S2's that are mostly used runs a mere $2,000.  The sky is smoky so fly safe.  (That is JUST for the retardant).

Pritch

Edited August 19, 2018 by Pritch

[bonal]

Good info especially if your airport is within the TFR there are lots of times when they are not flying and could be an opportunity to get in or out.

[RobertGary1]

I fly an Aztec out for mcc and saw the 747 do a couple sortees a couple weeks ago. 

I usually just do flight following. 

-Robert