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Old 30th April 2009 | 14:57
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Gordy
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From: Redding CA, or on a fire somewhere
A330-343E

There are many other helicopters that fight fires. The "contracted" rate here in the US is public knowledge, however this is NOT operating cost. Companies that contract with DOI, and USFS will bid a daily rate and the hourly rate is fixed by the government.

Here is the current hourly rates being paid:

Hourly CWN rates
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