Are we getting the whole story on Wildfires? This question is the focus of this special two-part series with industry experts. Topics covered in this half include: What is the true total cost of a wildfire, including long-term effects? Why is Aerial firefighting so essential, what aerial resources are currently available, and what new approaches may be helpful? What can we do to prevent more forest fires? And should residents of fire-prone areas be assessed a fee for the possible future protection of their homes?

Panel members include: Rick Goddard, President & CEO, Caylym Systems; Jim Davis, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety; Harris Sherman, former U.S. Undersecretary of Agriculture; Rick Hatton, President and CEO of 10 Tanker Air; Dennis Hulbert, former head of aviation for the U.S. Forest Service in California.

In the conclusion of this exclusive series answering the question “Are we getting the whole story on wildfires?” the focus shifts outside the U.S. to what other nations are doing to combat these disasters. Also discussed: Should states have their own aerial firefighting fleets? Are there benefits to wildfires? What can be done with our beetle kill forests? And are there advantages or disadvantages to different fire suppressants such as water, retardant, gel and foam?

Panel members include: Rick Goddard, President & CEO, Caylym Systems; Jim Davis, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety; Harris Sherman, former U.S. Undersecretary of Agriculture; Rick Hatton, President and CEO of 10 Tanker Air; David Baskett, President & CEO of International Emergency Services.