this may be a dumb question but, dont they have terrain in Canada and California too? their pilots seem to be able to handle it in Trackers and alike.
CAL FIRE - Air Program
Why are we so different to them (obvious water shortage compared to Canada)
Why dont we learn from their professional (sorry to offend the volunteers out there) initial attack programs operating in Canada. Feel free to research these programs.
Initial Attack Crews - Wildfire Management Branch - Ministry of Forests and Range - Province of British Columbia