Aerial Fire Suppression
Skycrane helitankers with 2,600-gallon tanks, plus a fleet for bucketing, ignition and fire logistics, for agencies in Canada, the US and Australia.
With decades of experience, HTS flies for fire suppression agencies across the United States, Canada, Australia and beyond.
Our Sikorsky CH-54A and CH-54B Skycrane helitankers carry 2,600-gallon (9,750-litre) tanks that refill in 45 seconds, and drop water or suppressant under computer control. Alongside them, the rest of the fleet covers long-line water bucketing, logistical support, aerial ignition and post-fire rehabilitation.
- Helitanker tank (9,750 L)
- 2,600gal
- Tank refill
- 45s
What we do
- Helitanker water and suppressant drops
- Long-line water bucketing
- Aerial ignition
- Fire crew and logistics support
- Post-fire rehabilitation
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Questions
How much water does a Skycrane helitanker carry?
Our CH-54A and CH-54B Skycrane helitankers carry 2,600 US gallons (9,750 litres) and can refill in about 45 seconds.
Where has HTS fought fires?
HTS flies for fire suppression agencies across the United States, Canada and Australia, among others.
Where does HTS operate?
Our main bases are in Carp, Ontario (head office), Trois-Rivières, Quebec, La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Moosonee, Ontario and Aurora, Oregon. We operate year-round across Canada, the United States and South America, with deployments to Southeast Asia, Australia and Africa.
How do I get a quote?
Call 1-866-412-9894 or send a request online with the location, the dates and what the job involves. For urgent needs, the 24-hour line is (613) 295-2897.
Tell us about the job.
Share the location, the dates and the details. We will come back with the aircraft, the crew and a quote.
24-hour line (613) 295-2897