(Update to 2:12). All tankers on load and hold (as @apx8000 said). On the left flank, retardant from DIVS A to the paved road, sounded like it was doubled up. On the left “shoulder” they are working rotors. Also mentioned the A-M break was smoked in. I heard they placed the order for a Helco and the one ATGS was returning to Chico leaving 52. It was mentioned they wanted to “bury it in retardant.” Some might think that a little much, but what I’ve seen on the ground on my visits I would say not–just look at the heat signature at night.
They identified 8 rotor wing assigned; 520, 551, 55B, 25M, 3HT, 7KA, 5HT, and one I couldn’t hear. Then there was a discussion about a dup ID. I think that’s a good assemblage to get some serious work done and knock this thing out.
FYI - the couple of posts that discussed the issue of duplicate helitanker numbers on this incident was moved to Helitanker Numbering??. It is short but important for safety.
