The 2025 Captain William J. Kossler, USCG Award was given to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). As operator of the world’s largest civilian firefighting aviation fleet, CAL FIRE has demonstrated exceptional capability in rapid deployment, advanced rescue operations, and pioneering night aerial suppression. The award was accepted by Ben Berman (right), Chief Helicopter Pilot at CAL FIRE, and presented by VFS Chair of the Board Harry Nahatis (left) at the Forum 81 Grand Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Forum 81 took place in Virginia Beach, Virginia, May 20–22, 2025. (Photo by Warren Liebmann CC BY-SA 4.0)
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The 2025 Captain William J. Kossler, USCG Award was given to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). As operator of the world’s largest civilian firefighting aviation fleet, CAL FIRE has demonstrated exceptional capability in rapid deployment, advanced rescue operations, and pioneering night aerial suppression.

The award was accepted by Ben Berman (right), Chief Helicopter Pilot at CAL FIRE, and presented by VFS Chair of the Board Harry Nahatis (left) at the Forum 81 Grand Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Forum 81 took place in Virginia Beach, Virginia, May 20–22, 2025. (Photo by Warren Liebmann CC BY-SA 4.0)

 

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Canon Canon EOS R1 1/250s ƒ/4 ISO3200 64mm — More Exif data

  • Manufacturer Canon
  • Model Canon EOS R1
  • Exposure Time 1/250s
  • Aperture ƒ/4
  • ISO 3200
  • Focal Length 64mm
  • Resolution Unit inches
  • Color Space sRGB
  • Orientation Horizontal (normal)
  • Scene Capture Type Standard
  • Exposure Program Manual
  • Exposure Mode Manual
  • Metering Mode Multi-segment
  • Flash No Flash
  • White Balance Auto

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