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Erickson chosen for two Alaska fire suppression contracts
March 24, 2016 By Erickson
Erickson Incorporated has announced it has been selected for two exclusive-use contracts with the State of Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources for wildfire suppression.
Under the contracts, Erickson will provide two medium-lift helicopters; one based in Palmer and another in Fairbanks. The contracts are for one year, with four additional option years.
“Erickson has supported fire suppression efforts in Palmer and Fairbanks for more than 15 years,” said Jeff Roberts, president and CEO of Erickson Incorporated. “We have more than 55 years of experience in Alaska, and currently support facilities in Anchorage, Deadhorse, Nome and the Kenai Peninsula, and we are pleased to continue being a part of protecting people and property from woodland wildfire. Alaska is an important strategic market to us and we look forward to expanding our presence in the state.”
Over the years, Erickson’s Alaska operations have supported a variety of industries. The company has provided transport of passengers and cargo for near-shore oil and gas customers in the Cook Inlet and North Slope as well as provided an aerial school bus for rural students. In Nome, Erickson transports residents to the Western-most point of the United States, the island of Little Diomede. Additionally, the company has worked on utility and infrastructure construction outside of Anchorage.
