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TECHNOLOGY

Coulson is a global leader in aerial firefighting, revolutionizing the industry with innovative technology and pioneering nighttime fire suppression. Through advanced systems and real-time data, we enhance firefighting precision and effectiveness, continuously redefining wildfire response worldwide.

Revolutionizing Wildfire Response

Coulson is a global leader in aerial firefighting, setting new industry standards with proprietary technology and operational innovations. Our pioneering work in nighttime fire suppression has transformed wildfire response, enabling safer, more effective, continuous firefighting. Through advanced night vision, sensor systems, and real-time data analytics, we enhance situational awareness, precision drops, and mission effectiveness. As the first to conduct large-scale nighttime aerial firefighting, Coulson continues to redefine wildfire response worldwide.

Innovation That Never Sleeps

Night Aerial
Firefighting

Coulson combines thousands of flight hours of nighttime aerial fire suppression experience with night vision goggle (NVG) technology, an ecosystem of aerial assets, and industry leading procedural innovation to successfully battle fire at night. Our unmatched safety and reliability help agencies gain the upper hand after the sun sets and fires slow down.

Night Aerial Firefighting
Lighter. Smarter. More Powerful.

RETARDANT AERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS – RADS

The Coulson’s internal tank Retardant Aerial Delivery System (RADS) is the first system of its kind to receive FAA approval. Available for the CH-47 Chinook, C-130 Hercules, and 737 FireLinerTM aircraft, RADS and is the most widely used, highest-volume tanking system for both Large AirTankers (LATs) and Helitankers currently operating worldwide.

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4890 Cherry Creek Road,
Port Alberni, B.C.
Canada V9Y 8E9
250-724-7600
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Thermal, CA, 92274
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250-724-7600
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7 Comper Street
Bankstown Airport, NSW 2200
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