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.

Short-term seasonal lease of two Fire Boss aircraft based at Gaylord Regional Airport, late April through early June 2026. Michigan DNR says the cost was covered by a one-time Michigan Legislature allocation for March 2025 ice-storm mitigation but has not disclosed the lease amount; the appropriation is not the lease value.

Source

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