Fire Boss water-scooping aircraft lease for 2026 wildfire season

Buyer: Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Awardee

Fire Boss LLC

Details

Michigan DNR leased two Air Tractor AT-802 'Fire Boss' amphibious scoopers, based at Gaylord Regional Airport from late April through early June 2026, funded by a one-time legislative allocation tied to March 2025 ice-storm fuel buildup.

Source

Official solicitation / award →