and forest industries for more than 30 years with a range of certified equipment, from torches and buckets to tanking systems. Its Eliminator II Fire Fighting Systems, integrating tank, pump, doors and control, can be found working throughout the world.
SEI INDUSTRIES
Delta, BC, sei-ind.com
SEI Industries first introduced the original Bambi Bucket to the firefighting community in 1982. This lightweight, strong, flexible firefighting bucket – with its relatively lowcost plug-and-play capability – promoted usage of helicopters on wildfires and saw immediate success as a firefighting tool. SEI today services more than 90 per cent of the world’s aerial firefighting water-bucket market. Globally, the Bambi is now used in more than 115 countries and by more than 1,000 helicopter operators.
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT
Stratford, CT, lockheedmartin.com
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture and service, with longstanding Canadian ties through its operation in Ottawa, ON. Its new-generation S-70i FIREHAWK helicopter, using United Rotorcraft’s aerial firefighting system, features a 1,000-gallon belly water tank, extended landing gear, 600-pound rescue hoist and NVG compatible digital cockpit. The multi-role FIREHAWK can carry up to 13 firefighters and their gear, drop 1,000 gallons of water with precision, and perform at a dash speed of up to 140 knots.
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ANODYNE ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING
Kelowna, BC, aem-corp.com
Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing (AEM) is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of aircraft communication systems, loudspeaker systems, caution/ warning panels and illuminated panel products. AEM offers design and manufacturing services to other companies, providing solutions for reduced operational costs. AEM is a Transport Canada approved manufacturer and maintenance organization, holds EASA Part 145 Maintenance approval, is ISO9001/AS9100D registered and certified under Canada’s Controlled Goods Program. AEM is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMS Canada Corp.
AVIATION SPECIALTIES UNLIMITED
Boise, ID, asu-nvg.com
Since 1995, ASU has safeguarded pilots and crews worldwide with Night Vision Solutions. Aerial firefighters equipped and trained with ASU’s night vision systems
experience safe, effective, and expanded operations. Thousands of NVG operations trust ASU’s military-grade NVGs, pilot training, aircraft lighting modification and certification.
CHURCHILL NAVIGATION
Boulder, CO, churchillnavigation.com
Churchill manufactures systems to capture and record video, provide real-time augmented reality mapping, and to archive and index recorded video. Its systems are used by a range of operators in law enforcement, SAR, emergency management services, security, fire suppression, military agencies, and media.
FLIGHTCELL INTERNATIONAL
Nelson, New Zealand, flightcell.com
Flightcell International is a global producer of airborne integrated-mobile communications and manufacturers the DZMx as an all-in-one Iridium and cellular solution for voice, data, and aircraft tracking. The DZMx is used by CAL FIRE, Erickson and Kestrel Aviation, among others, leveraging its builtin ATU and its broadband capabilities with fall-back to satellite. A range of bucket/tank configurations and reporting options are available.
GUARDIAN MOBILITY
Ottawa, ON, guardianmobility.com
Guardian Mobility develops technology and solutions to empower aircraft fleet managers and owner-operators with fundamental operational data for making timely decisions. Established in Ottawa in 2002, its flight tracking solutions include hardware, airtime, software and support. The technology is leveraged for mission critical environments like fire suppression, EMS, utilities and law enforcement. The Guardian Mobility ATU solution provides a complete end-to-end system supporting ATU, AFF,
text messaging and more all in a single box. The company is backed by parent Metro Aviation, a world leader in EMS and related aircraft modification.
IQONBOARD
Squamish, BC, iqonboard.com
IQonboard was founded by engineers and pilots aiming to add a new level of safety to the helicopter industry. It developed the IQtag and app as wearable technology to provide a real-time view of crew, cargo, and total payload, accessible through a web browser, including Fatigue Risk Management tools.
OVERWATCH IMAGING
Hood River, OR, overwatchimaging.com
Overwatch Imaging develops automated airborne imaging solutions for time-critical missions in challenging environments. Cutting-edge software and smart sensor payloads leverage the latest advancements in computer vison, GPU processing, Artificial Intelligence, and sensor fusion to scan wide areas, find small objects of interest and deliver actionable geospatial intelligence quickly and efficiently. Overwatch Imaging was founded in 2016 in Hood River, Oregon, and currently serves aviation customers in six continents around the world, with missions ranging from fire, flood, and oil spill mapping to counter narcotics, border security, tactical intelligence, and search and rescue.
SKYTRAC SYSTEMS
Kelowna, BC, skytrac.com
SKYTRAC Systems is a leading provider of satellite communications and intelligent connectivity. It develops cost-effective technology to provide operators with realtime information for fast-moving wildfires. This includes real-time video downlinking, sensor fusion and AI, telemetry data, flight