21K views · 727 reactions | When we are not fighting fires, we are putting forth every effort to prevent them. This includes having our fuel crews remove the dry and dead vegetation that leads to fast moving destructive #wildfires. | CAL FIRE | Facebook

CAL FIRE's Tanker 122, our first fully operational C-130H, has successfully completed its inaugural firefighting mission! This aircraft delivered 8000 gallons of retardant on the Record Fire in Riverside County, marking a major milestone in our mission to protect California. With its 4,000-gallon tank and cutting-edge retardant delivery system, the C-130H will help provide the crucial support our ground crews need to contain wildfires, protecting communities across the state. The addition of thi