Originally Posted by
unexplained blip
Assuming this is true about ownership...
Fire season lengths are changing, the hemisphere to hemisphere aircraft exchange pattern is breaking down, and shoulder season fire intensity increases mean that agencies have good reason to want their own kit.
Also, fireys love fancy machines and the state govt needs good news stories.
Sorry to burst your good news story but according to Coulson's website the 737 are there on a 5 year contract only. Sounds like the only time they may leave is if they need to come back to Canada for heavy maintenance.
Roybert