06/07/2021
Tanker 840 dropping on the
Photo Credit Patrick Flannagan
Western Pilot Service (WPS) is a veteran-owned, small business based in Buckeye, Arizona. WPS plays
06/07/2021
Tanker 840 dropping on the
Photo Credit Patrick Flannagan
It’s been a busy few days as fires across the state have been popping up.
08/10/2020
One of our planes making an urban interface drop.
WPS Tankers 840 and 830 made several drops on the Thunderbird Mountain Fire this morning. #802
Western Pilot Service would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of pilot Bryan Boatman and the employees of Glendale based Air West Helicopters.
05/09/2020
Some great video of WPS pilots on the
Brush fires near Apache Junction prompt evacuations Crews on the ground and in the air fought 2 brush fires that broke out near Apache Junction.
WPS T898 & T840 launching to the . We have 2 planes currently assisting with fire attack.
05/03/2020
WPS assisted crews on yesterday’s near I-17 and New River. As of 8pm Saturday, the fire is 50% contained.
WPS pilot Gary Middlebrooks building a fire line north of Tucson.
Western Pilot Service (WPS) is a veteran-owned, small business based in Buckeye, Arizona. WPS plays a significant role in containing many wildfires throughout the nation. Our most notable endeavors include saving homes and lives from wildfires as they approach our communities and cross our highways. It is these defining moments that tell the complete story of our impact on society. A legacy, that we will continue, as we assist the government and the firefighters in providing protection and safety to the public.