Wildfire demands response.
When values are at risk, agencies need more than aircraft. They need a partner with proven experience.
Wildfire management is about more than suppression. It’s about safeguarding communities, protecting infrastructure and operating in challenging environments.
Ascent supports provincial and federal agencies with aviation services for initial attack and sustained wildfire operations.
Initial & Sustained Attack
We can be first on scene, and the last to leave - providing initial attach and sustained support for wildfire response.
Emergency Response and Hoist Fallers
Options for complex wildfire seasons.
Night & NVG Operations
Wildfire doesn’t sleep.
Operational Infrastructure
Ascent supports North American wildfire operations.
24/7 operations and flight following
Backup aircraft configured to contract specifications
In-house Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO)
Fully equipped mobile maintenance workshops
Significant parts inventory focused on high-use and long-lead components
Mobile fuel tankers and portable refueling systems
This framework reduces downtime and protects continuity during peak wildfire periods. Operational resilience is built into our model.
For over two decades, Ascent has supported wildfire programs across Canada while continuously investing in:
Transport Canada–approved aircraft modifications
Modern avionics and cockpit modifications
Structured training and recurrency programs
Internal audits and safety oversight
Integrated Safety Management Systems
