Aussierotor, you're right on all points. I stopped my car to help with a small grass fire and was told that if I didn't volunteer, then I could be "voulun-told". They're polite about it. Normally pick up underemployed people to earn the cash first. I don't think I'd feel right getting married knowing that I could be saving someone's home and possessions. Mind you, could depend on who I was marrying.
There was a large water bomber crash this year. Not sure if that's the one you mentioned. It was an Electra. Details are here
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2...137586-cp.html . Unfortunately, neither of the pilots survived.