San Diego: 'Fire Boss' air tanker promises quicker wildfire containment

  • Source: KFMB-AM 760 San Diego
  • Published: 06/26/2017 07:33 AM

Firefighters are getting a new tool this summer that promises quicker wildfire containment times and it won't cost taxpayers a dime. San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Fire-Rescue Chief Brian Fennessy unveiled their newest weapon against wildfires Thursday. It's called the Fire Boss. It's an 800-gallon capacity air tanker that that can fly for three hours straight and take off from or land on a body of water. A company called Aero Spray Incorporated is letting firefighters use the aircraft for free through July. News 8's Alicia Summers gives us a sneak peek at San Diego's new 'Fire Boss' aircraft.



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