10 TANKER
AIR CARRIER
POPULAR NEWS
LEADING THE WAY
IN AERIAL FIREFIGHTING
An aerial firefighting organization working to protect communities worldwide, 10 Tanker has been operating since 2006.
Our DC-10’s lead the way in performance and efficiency, with the capability to deliver 9,400 gallons of fire retardant within 8 seconds and up to a mile long. Creating greater containment lines, in less time saving both wildlife and resources.
Year after year 10 Tanker responds to hundreds of wildfires and delivers millions of gallons worldwide. It is our mission to push the boundaries of research and development to continue providing the most efficient aerial firefighting around the globe.
Meet Jeremy Garden, our Director of Maintenance
5/18/23, 4:19 PM
Meet Lead Mechanic Neil Bigthumb
10/20/22, 6:26 PM
Meet the Lead Mechanic of Tanker 912
8/19/22, 10:44 PM
Brad Tuttle and the Inception of 10 Tanker
6/29/22, 6:14 PM
Business Insider Article
12/4/21, 1:05 AM
Meet Flight Engineer: Gage Lowery
12/1/21, 10:15 PM
10 Tanker Operations- June 2021
6/22/21, 7:01 PM
Operation Coahuila
4/1/21, 12:32 AM
A highlight on 10 Tanker's Captain RK Smithley
3/26/21, 5:58 PM
Leading 10 Tanker
3/3/21, 6:21 PM
A Brief Reflection
2/16/21, 5:23 PM
Flying With New Colors
2/2/21, 7:51 PM
764
Firefighting Missions
7,321,575
Gallons Dropped
OUR 2022 MILESTONES
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2/8/22: Tanker 911’s new livery is complete, all four planes flying with new liveries.
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5/7/22: 10 Tanker delivers 1 million gallons of retardant.
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5/27/22: 10 Tanker delivers 2 million gallons of retardant.
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6/12/22: Tanker 910 delivers its 1 millionth gallon of retardant.
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7/4/22: Tanker 914 delivers its 1 millionth gallon of retardant.
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7/19/22: Tanker 912 delivers its 1 millionth gallon of retardant.
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9/6/22: Tanker 914 delivers its 2 millionth gallon of retardant.
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9/12/22: Tanker 910 delivers its 2 millionth gallon of retardant.
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9/12/22: Tanker 912 delivers its 2 millionth gallon of retardant.
2022 Fire Season Statistics
*as of 7/20/22
*as of 11/8/22
