Billings Flying Service is a family-owned and operated company based in Billings, Montana. We specialize in heavy lift helicopter operation and maintenance.
Billings Flying Service 的外部链接
3655 A J Way
US，Montana，Billings，59106
N404AJ in action while working in California this summer. Thanks to ryan mon for capturing the shot!
Billings Flying Service in for a dip while working the Airport fire in Orange County! Katrina M. United Aerial Firefighters Association (UAFA) Vertical Aviation International Air Attack Magazine AerialFire Magazine Emily Spates RotorPro
Members from the BFS team will be attending the Vertical Aviation International Aerial Work Safety Conference in Boise, Idaho next week. We look forward to catching up with you there!
The BFS team will be attending the United Aerial Firefighters Association (UAFA) Annual Conference next week in Boise. We’re excited to connect with industry stakeholders and talk all things firefighting! ?? Drop us a line if you’re planning to attend and would like to connect.
We're pleased to support the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation for the 2024 wildfire season.
Montana-based Billings Flying Service (BFS) has secured Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation’s (DNRC) first exclusive use type 1 helicopter firefighting contract. This summer, BFS will deploy a tanked Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter, renowned for its high-volume precision water drop capability. Starting July 1, the CH-47 Chinook will be stationed in Montana, with potential deployment to neighboring states under a cooperative agreement with the USDA Forest Service and the State of Montana. Katrina M., BFS Director of Business Development, expressed her pride, stating, “As fellow Montanans, our BFS team is particularly honored to support the state’s wildfire preparedness objectives this summer. The CH-47 Chinook’s fire suppression capability is second to none. By contracting this helicopter for exclusive use, the state has secured an asset to work solely for its use at a moment’s notice this season and will have the capability to dispatch initial attack missions as soon as a fire is identified.” The CH-47 Chinook can deliver up to 2,500 gallons per drop with precision, providing a significant advantage in controlling wildfires before they escalate. Rapid response and precise large water volume drops are crucial in preventing wildfires from expanding. Wyatt Frampton, Deputy State Forester and DNRC Forestry and Trust Lands Deputy Division Administrator, emphasized the importance of this addition, saying, “Montana DNRC prides itself on safe and aggressive initial attack to keep wildfires small, and firefighters and the public safe. The addition of this helicopter is made possible through funding from the legislature and will complement our response capabilities to increase the level of service we provide to Montanans.” The contract’s funding comes from Montana’s House Bill 883, which allows state lawmakers to allocate unused fire suppression funds for wildfire preparedness activities, including securing helicopter support. Read the article on our blog. #AvfoilNews #BillingsFlyingService #Firefighting #Helicopter #CH47Chinook #Montana #WildfireSuppression #DNRC #WildfirePreparedness #Aviation #Aerospace #FireSafety #EmergencyResponse #HouseBill883
A shot of N227AJ at a USFS base in Payson, Arizona. We have officially kicked off this season fighting fires throughout the state! ?? #bfs #aerialfirefighting #ch47
Another fire fighting season comes to an end in one part of the globe as the aircraft begin their journey home from South Korea. We appreciate the opportunity to serve the incredible team at the Korea Forest Service, and thank our team of BFS personnel who made our first South Korea mission a resounding success! #aerialfirefighting #globaloperations #ch47
A Billings Helicopter Service UH-60 arrives back to base in Billings, Montana. Photo by @keelyf29 Tag us at @aerialfiremag to feature your image on social media. Email your shots to [email protected] to be featured in our print magazine. #aerialfire #aerialfirefighting #aerialfirefighter #firepilot #fireattack #firefighting #firebomber #firebombers #waterbomber #instaviation #aviation #avgeek #SEAT #VLAT #LAT #firepilot #helitack #fireaviation #instahelicopter #aviation #fire
Check out some cool footage of our recent training activity in South Korea! https://lnkd.in/gJpUhKwj
What a fantastic turn out for last night’s mixer event at the Aerial Firefighting conference in Sacramento. A big thank you to AerialFire Magazine for co-sponsoring a successful evening!
It was a packed house at the AerialFire Magazine mixer at the Tangent Link Ltd #AFFNA show tonight at Cafeteria 15L. Thanks to the capacity crowd that attended and to Billings Flying Service for co-sponsoring and making the event a resounding success. We look forward to seeing everyone on the show floor tomorrow.