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Aug 4 2022

NSPA deploys 40 aircraft to support Greece in fighting wildfires

LUXEMBOURG - The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is supporting the Hellenic Fire Brigade during their wildfire season for the 11th consecutive year. Upon the request of the Greek authorities, NSPA has deployed a record number of aircraft to 20 different strategic locations within Greek territory.

The use of a range of helicopters and airplanes of different size and type allows crews to operate in remote locations without the need to return to a permanent operating base for water refilling. This reduces the time between successive drops, maximizing the effectiveness of wildfires suppression and preventing them from getting out of control.

29 Firefighting Helicopters (9 Heavy Lift and 20 Medium Lift) and 11 Firefighting Airplanes have been deployed as part of the firefighting campaing. Photo © Erickson Inc.: Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane. 

NSPA has been supporting the Hellenic Fire Brigade with substantial aerial support since 2011. With wildfires becoming a regular recurrence in the Mediterranean region, the Agency continues in its effort to protect people, natural resources and historical sites.