Aerial firefighting skills renewed

Mid Murray district officer Terry Campbell said it is unusual to get a training operation of that size this far out west.

"It was a unique training session, as we have never had one of this type here before.

“Due to our efforts we are now on a rotating roster, and we are due to hold one again in the coming years”.

Two single engine air tankers and a medium sized helicopter were used in demonstrations during training.

Firefighters were instructed on how to speak with the pilots, and directing them to the best position to extinguish a target blaze.

The training also covered how to get better coverage of the products used, and how to identify faults and ensure fires are kept as small as possible.