There are 57 helicopters currently deployed to support wildfire suppression efforts across the province with an additional 32 machines on standby. In general we classify the helicopters used for wildfire fighting into three main categories: light, medium and heavy lift. The size and specifications of a helicopter determine the type of tasks it may be assigned. Helicopters may be used to: • Transport firefighting crews • Use buckets or belly tanks to drop water on a fire • Transport gear and equi