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Wonder if that's one of Coulson's C-130's. They have a couple of L100? (civilian model) converted and at least one C-130Q conversion. They have also developed their own version of the USAF MAFF unit for use on board and have contracts with Australia...mostly NSW. Do not believe they...

It was common but there were a number of issues: 1) age of airframes being transferred and corresponding increased maintaince costs. 2) lack of service records preventing some airframes from being able to be certified 3) part history especially on some older models is a real issue. 4) the...

Unfortunately you're then looking at what types of terrain the alternative jurisdictions have. Australia likes their SEAT's (802's) or very large tankers. No scoopers over there. Central and South America don't really have fleets to speak of but are starting to slowly build up helicopter...

It also depends on the airframes... Large fixed wing units like the L-188 are excellent especially in mountains where they're able to handle the wind/lift changes better than smaller units....but dropping water is hell on planes especially the wing spars and under go high strain on the...

Or this classic... Three old cowboys were sitting around a campfire in West Texas, bragging about the massive size of their ranches. The first cowboy tipped his hat and said, "Well, I can get in my truck at sunrise, drive all day, and I still haven't reached the end of my 10,000 acres." The...

Unfortunately for many people I know the voter list details being shared via the Separatists groups has also made validation of government calls much more difficult as many aren't sure who is a "spoofer" and who is real. A major trust issue affecting many calls

Saw some posts on Reddit...I know the best source of information that exists...but still was very wierd. Apparently calls were at odd hours, often when people would be at work Caller ID showed a 1-800 number and not an Elections Alberta ID as supposed to happen Folks apparently talked to...

Maybe a younger version of me...can still get the adrenaline pumping fast if things are...interesting...in the Chinese sense. But a great movie

I tend to agree with you on the multiple tank farms is better than super complexes. Largest tank farm in Canada right now is Hardisty, AB at 14 million barrels. That's about 2.5 days worth of Canada's production. There are a couple of others in the 2-3 million range in Alberta as well but...

My initial thought of the proposal was "what a great time to build an inland tank farm in Manitoba and create a separate pipeline north to Churchill" Oil moving east/west. Spur to allow seasonal loading at Churchill can be a separate project and partial indigenous owned per Manitoba desires...

The consultation was "done"...but that's only the first part of the duty to consult. The second part is where I understand it fell apart as the crown was unable to show they had reviewed and considered the consultation work done. My understanding is the consultation package was basically...

I'm going to point a couple of things re: original TransMountain. TransMountain did the consultation and then turned it over to the federal gov't to make a decision. What the challange was on in regards to consultation was that the crown was unable to show any evidence it considered the...

NE BC and the Peace Region though is all covered by Treaty 8 so at least it's a more even playing field. Also a long history of integrated operations/commerce/families. So you often get a different feel up there than west of Mackenzie. Heck some of those NE BC bands have recognized...

Depends on the group but there's always a need for folks behind the scenes to do things like arrange meals/accomidations/fuel. Doesn't always have to be front line service to be valuable. Unfortunately most groups Ive met are so small it's a case of everyone needed at the pointy end.

I know the US sent a specialized team in via Virginia State but the only Canadian force deployed that I know of are these guys: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/venezuela-earthquake-burnaby-sar-9.7251604 Will note that some of the Urban SAR groups on the west coast do train for...

Yep. Challanges of the northern fly in communities. Wrigley NWT also evacuated today but at least they have a road access. Concern with that community is the time it takes to use the ferries creating bad logistical bottlenecks.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/northern-manitoba-wildfires-marcel-colomb-lynn-lake-o-pipon-na-piwin-9.7252063 Also some northern MB communities. Forget the rain news in Alberta...still lots of areas not getting moisture

Shitty week, 3 more killed in Colorado. All 5 involved got fire shelters out and two survived. Will wait for more details on events due to fuel differences, training, tactics etc. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/knowles-and-gore-fires-firefighters-killed-utah-colorado/

Hate thinking about these events as they happen more than most realize. First fatalities of the 2026 fire season: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/3-dead-in-plane-crash-near-fort-simpson-n-w-t-fire-officials-confirm-9.7248421 Bird dog for tankers went in. Names not released at this time

I often think of the Australian RFS volunteers for emergancy service. Volunteers, trained by the state, mobilized by the state...but: 1) as I understand it they are paid a standard wage while on RFS service. Not tied to day job 2) employeers who release their staff for RFS duties are allowed...