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OPERATIONS
10 Tanker has been operating since 2006 as one of the only fleets in the world with newly developed VLAT's (Very Large Air Tankers). Our DC-10’s lead the way in performance and efficiency, with the capability to deliver 9,400 gallons of fire retardant within 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 while delivering millions of gallons of retardant worldwide. It is our mission to push the capabilities of aerial firefighting, and go above and beyond for those we serve to protect.
EST.
2006
WHERE IT STARTS
NATIONAL INTERAGENCY COORDINATION CENTER (NICC)
GEOGRAPHIC AREA COORDINATION CENTER (GACC)
PRIORITIZE AND ALLOCATE NATIONAL RESOURCES (E.G., SMOKEJUMPERS, AIR TANKERS, ETC.)
PROVIDE RESOURCES TO THE LDC IF A FIRE CONTINUES TO GROW
LOCAL DISPATCH CENTER (LDC)
INITIAL RESPONSE TO REPORTED WILDFIRES
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PHASES OF
WILDFIRE OPERATIONS
IGNITION
All wildfires begin as a Type 5 and increase in scale and required resources according to scale, duration, and complexity
EXTENDED ATTACK
Goal is to contain and suppress the wildfire
EVALUATION
Local Incident Commander (IC) evaluates scene and determines assets needed based on geography and objectives
INITIAL ATTACK
Goal is to prevent further expansion of the wildfire
REQUEST FOR ASSETS
Local IC requests assets from LCC, GACC, and NICC
