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Shout out to the @lassen_hotshots for sharing this video and for their dedicated efforts on the Red Butte Fire in Central Oregon. Despite the winds and dry conditions, the firefighters and aerial resources successfully slowed the wildfire’s spread.

Tanker 914 serving Spokane and the firefighting efforts of the Old Trails Fire yesterday. As the community faces this challenging time under a state of emergency, we remain committed to assisting those working on the front lines. #readytoserve 🎥: @theofficial_rice

Tanker 910 is headed out of Medford to serve the firefighting operations of the Big Grass Fire on the Idaho/Oregon border. The wildfire has grown over 300,000 acres and is 21 percent contained. #readytoserve #aerialfirefighting #wildfireseason #owyhee

Tanker 910 serves the ground crews working on the White Swan Single Peak Fire in Washington. A special shout out to all of the volunteer firefighters who are aiding the firefighting efforts during their spare time.  Video credit: Naches Fire Department

Proud to serve our home state of New Mexico. Thank you to photographer, Matthew Dhallan, for capturing this footage of our work on the Deer Canyon Fire last month. #ReadyToServe #newmexicotrue #aerialfirefighting #aviationphotography

20 years after our first VLAT drop, Tanker 912 flies to aid the operations of the Turner Hill Fire in Northern Idaho yesterday. We are proud to continue serving the ground crews! 📸: Tim Crippin #readytoserve #inthistogether #anniversary #20yearsandcounting

Say hello to a 10 Tanker lead plane! These aircraft lay down a smoke line to mark where our VLAT should drop retardant. Flying low through the fire environment, lead pilots guide our tanker, identify safe routes, relay wind conditions, and help keep every mission safe. 👏

Shout out to our Air Attack crews who captured this video! 🙌 Video captured by R3 Air Attack while working on the Pocket Fire in Arizona.

On July 4th, Tankers 910, 912, and 914 dropped 120,000 gallons of retardant to help serve the ground crews of the Pocket Fire in Sedona, AZ. These stunning photographs are courtesy of, and credited to, David Jolkovski with Larson Newspapers based out of Sedona, AZ.

When you realize you’re driving next to the DC-10… 😳 🎥: @velvetruza #readytoserve #aerialfirefighting #wildfireseason #arizona #avgeek

A huge shoutout to the tanker bases for taking great care of the 10 Tanker crews during the holiday weekend. ✨🇺🇸✨ #readytoserve #inthistogether #wildfireseason

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, fellow firefighters, and the communities mourning the immeasurable loss of the firefighters who sacrificed their lives while responding to the Knowles/Gore Fires. We honor their courage, dedication, and selfless service.

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Another view of @Ten_Tanker down in the cactus. . . Video from IG: @ freedomchariot

10 Tanker has dropped a total of nearly 800k gallons of retardant this wildfire season. Fire retardant does not put out the flames, but decreases the intensity of the fire to help the hardworking crews on the ground. 🎥: @we_lv2pla #readytoserve #inthistogether

Tanker 914 heads out to the Deer Canyon Fire in New Mexico this past weekend. 📸: @prettyflyforarampguy #readytoserve #wildfireready #inthistogether #newmexico #readyfortakeoff✈️

Shout out to the firefighters on the ground and the risks they endure! We appreciate all of your hard work! Serving the crews of the Kartar Fire in Washington. 🎥: @fadoodling #readytoserve #aerialfirefighting #inthistogether #wildfireseason #wildfireready

Serving the firefighters on the ground of the Upriver Fire in Spokane yesterday. 🎥: @brady.christensen #readytoserve #inthistogether #aerialfirefighting #planespotters

Tanker 910 serving the ground crews of the Shore Fire in Riverside County, CA. 🎥: @jplusonephoto #ReadyToServe #aviationphotography #planespotting #CALFIRE #usforestservice

Thank you to the Air Attack teams who help make aerial firefighting possible. Their coordination, communication, and leadership over an incident help ensure aircraft like ours can operate safely and effectively in support of firefighters on the ground. 🎥: Benji Hegg

Tankers 910, 912, and 914 are serving the firefighting efforts of the South Fork Fire in Nebraska. We're proud to have three of our VLATs aiding the ground crews. 📸: Ryan Grothe #ReadyToServe #ReturnToService #aviationphotography #WildfireReady #aerialfirefighting