THE RIGHT STUFF
Baker Aircraft is very experienced with fire fighting operations. Our pilots are professional and have been involved in fire fighting since 1992. We enjoy working with people and we always maintain a positive attitude. We have a good understanding of our customers and we are always looking for ways to improve our equipment and pilots to best fit the needs of the people we work with.
Aerial Fire Suppression
From emerging incidents to extended attack, Baker Aircraft delivers precise aerial suppression in support of incident objectives. Every mission is executed with an uncompromising commitment to safety, coordination, and operational effectiveness.
Initial Attack
Rapid response is critical to successful wildfire suppression. Baker Aircraft provides experienced crews and mission-ready aircraft capable of supporting aggressive initial attack operations across diverse terrain and fire conditions.
Water & Retardant Drops
Precision is everything during aerial firefighting. Our aircraft are equipped to deliver accurate water and fire retardant drops that support firefighters on the ground, strengthen containment lines, and reduce fire intensity in challenging terrain.
Crew Transport
Reliable personnel movement keeps incidents moving forward. Baker Aircraft transports firefighters, overhead teams, and support personnel safely and efficiently wherever the mission requires.
Reconnaissance & Intelligence
Actionable information drives better decisions. Baker Aircraft provides aerial reconnaissance that supports incident commanders with real-time observations, fire behavior assessment, hotspot identification, and operational awareness.
Rapid Response
Wildfires don't wait, and neither do we. Baker Aircraft maintains a high level of operational readiness, allowing our crews to launch quickly and provide dependable aerial support whenever fire agencies call.
Proven Performance
When lives, communities, and natural resources are at stake, experience matters. Baker Aircraft delivers dependable aerial support with the professionalism and operational capability agencies expect from an aviation partner.
Agency Partnership
Baker Aircraft is a trusted aviation partner supporting federal, state, tribal, and local agencies. We understand the operational tempo, communication standards, and accountability required on today's incidents.
Precision Bucket Ops
Accurate water delivery starts with experienced crews. Our pilots conduct efficient bucket operations with consistent placement, rapid turnaround times, and seamless integration with ground resources.
External Load Operations
Critical equipment doesn't always travel by road. Our aircraft safely transport pumps, hose, fuel, generators, and other essential resources into remote or inaccessible locations to support firefighting operations.
Remote Operations
Wildfires rarely occur where access is easy. Baker Aircraft routinely operates in challenging terrain and austere environments, supporting agencies wherever aircraft can make the greatest operational impact.
Mission Ready Aircraft
Readiness isn't seasonal—it's operational. Through disciplined maintenance, rigorous inspections, and experienced personnel, our aircraft remain prepared to answer the call when agencies need them most.
Experienced Flight Crews
Our pilots bring decades of utility and aerial firefighting experience to every mission. Professionalism, precision, and sound judgment define every flight we undertake.
Safety Culture
Every decision begins with safety. From maintenance and flight operations to mission planning and execution, our culture is built on disciplined procedures and continuous risk management.
Aircraft Availability
Baker Aircraft provides dependable, no-nonsense aerial firefighting support with aircraft and crews experienced in USFS operations. We focus on fast response, clear communication, and getting effective resources over the fire—safely and on time.
The UH-1H, Bell 206, and 407HP have all been modified to work well at high altitudes and hot temperatures.
We offer several air attack platforms: Commander 690, Cessna 206, Cessna 182
The Bell Long Ranger is available for HELCO.
Aerial Reconnaissance is available in the Cessna 206, Cessna 182 and Cessna 172.