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MAFFS is the only self contained roll-on/roll-off

MAFFS is the only self contained roll-on/roll-off system proven in the marketplace and requires minimal set-up time with complete preparation and loading possible in under two hours. No structural modifications are necessary to the aircraft, allowing their full functionality and value to be maintained for years to come. Photo Credit: Michael Dougherty CONR-1AF (AFNORTH) #MAFFS #ProtectionFromAbove #militaryfirefighiting #aerialfirefighting #wildfires #bushfires #californiafires #surgecapacity #nationalguard #C130

A look back at 2019 MAFFS training when a C-130 fr

A look back at 2019 MAFFS training when a C-130 from the 153rd Airlift Wing equipped with USDA Forest Service MAFFS II (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) positions to drop water as part of MAFFS training and recertification at Grand Canyon Hills, Colorado, May 8, 2019. Photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathon Alderman
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MAFFS are not limited to one type of payload. The

MAFFS are not limited to one type of payload. The MAFFS II is capable of delivering up to 3,000 gallons of water, retardant, foam, Corexit, etc. as each unique mission may require. All systems can be easily removed and stored separately from the aircraft while not in operation allowing for full unrestricted use of the aircraft. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jon Alderman #MAFFS #MAFFSII #ProtectionFromAbove #militaryfirefighiting #aerialfirefighting

https://cnb.cx/3w4WxUT Fire season is here and ne

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Fire season is here and nearly three-fourths of the American West is grappling with the most severe drought in the recorded history of the U.S. Drought Monitor! We need to be prepared for containment and MAFFS offers key support to the frontline. Increasingly we will have to rely on our surge capacity as fire season's get worse. Photo Credit: LT. Col. Karen Roganov #MAFFS #MAFFSII #ProtectionFromAbove #militaryfirefighiting #aerialfirefighting #DOD #lossprevention #wildfires #bushfires #surgecapacity #nationalguard #C130 #C-130 #firepreparedness #climatechange #302AW #aerialfirefighting

A C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 302nd Ai

A C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 302nd Airlift Wing Air Reserve Base prepares to head towards the training area from the Jeffco Airtanker base, Colorado for annual Modular Airborne Fire System training May 13, 2021. Photo Credit: U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jon Alderman #MAFFS #MAFFSII #C-130 #302AW #protectionfromabove #fireseason #lossprevention #airforce #aerialfirefighting #wildfires #californiafires

MAFFS is an ideal solution for a variety of disast

MAFFS is an ideal solution for a variety of disaster mitigation purposes including aerial firefighting. Our modular aerial dispersant systems temporarily convert transport aircraft into large Type 1 tankers capable of spraying a variety of liquids into the atmosphere in a targeted manner. #MAFFS #getMAFFS #MAFFSII #MAFFS2 #ProtectionFromAbove #militaryfirefighiting #aerialfirefighting #DOD #lossprevention #wildfires #bushfires #surgecapacity #nationalguard #C130 #C-130 #firepreparedness