the Type 1s have become the preferred helicopter type as they transition away from aging, smaller Type 2 and Type 3 models. These smaller types carry nine or fewer seats; have certified internal gross weights of 7,000 to 14,000 pounds (Type 2) and under 7,000 pounds (Type 3); and feature tank capacities of 300 gallons (Type 2) and 100 gallons (Type 3).


In tandem with fleet changes and a record fire season, the industry has had the additional challenge of dealing with a disruptive global pandemic. COVID-19, coupled with an extraordinary number of fires, had the greatest impact on the industry in 2020 and presented a new set of issues. For instance, transportation of personnel around the country became problematic as some locations normally served by multiple daily commercial flights were cut back or eliminated. In conjunction, lodging for fire crews was shut down in many cases.


COVID-19 also caused a major philosophical change by firefighting agencies with respect to the positioning of ground firefighters and aircrews. They moved away from large fire camps with high personnel concentrations


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