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Aerial firefighting pilots face growing risks as wildfires intensify with climate change.
Aerial firefighting pilots like Brad Blois face intense and unpredictable conditions as wildfires become more severe due to climate change.
Blois, who began firefighting a decade ago, recalls his first flight into a raging wildfire.
The article traces the history of aerial firefighting back to the 1930s, highlighting the 1954 "Operation Firestop," which pioneered the use of aircraft for water drops.
With worsening wildfires, new firefighting technologies are being developed to meet the growing challenges.
Despite the risks, pilots like Blois continue to fight these fires, forming deep bonds with their crew.