MAFFS C-130 Aerial Firefighting for Borel Fire

The 146th Airlift Wing is on the front lines—fighting fire from the sky. In direct support of the U.S. Forest Service, these highly trained airmen deploy MAFFS-equipped C-130 aircraft to battle the Borel Fire with precision and force.

This video takes you inside one of the military’s most vital domestic missions. See how the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System operates in real-time, the tactical challenges of aerial firefighting, and the coordinated effort required to protect lives, property, and our nation’s forests.

This is more than firefighting—it’s a mission of service, skill, and unshakable resolve. Follow now for exclusive coverage of military operations that make a difference.

146th Airlift Wing Supports U.S. Forest Service with MAFFS C-130 Aerial Fire Fighting for Borel Fire
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
08.04.2024

U.S. Air National Guard MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) aircrew Maj. Nate Southwick, Maj. Derrick Hoxie, Tech. Sgt. Sean Silver, and Senior Airman Christopher Brown perform aerial fire fighting operations above the Borel Fire, California, Jul. 27, 2024. Currently, all four MAFFS-assigned Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units including the 302nd Airlift Wing, 152nd Airlift Wing, and the Wyoming Air National Guard, are providing surge support aerial fire fighting at the request of the National Interagency Fire Center. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Sean Silver)

Film Credits: 146 Airlift Wing, California Air National Guard