Aviation Gel Supply and Support
Why Use Gel?
NorthTree Fire International is capable of using a multitude of fire suppression agents including Class A Foams and Gels. The latest technology that has proven itself over the last few fire seasons is Thermo-Gel®. This U.S. Forest Service Approved product has already proven itself in fire operations in many states.
You can purchase gel directly through NorthTree's Technical Sales or through GSA.
In 2006, we used Thermo-Gel® in helicopter ops in South Dakota, on the Foster Gulch Complex, OR, the Canyon Fire, CA and others. It has been used effectively from fixed wing aircraft and bucket equiped helicopters. It has also been proven very effective in ground operations for everything from wet line operations to structure protection.
Pete Kenney running Gel at the Foster Gulch Complex, 2006
While the Blue Color is a favorite among pilots because it can be seen from the air, Thermo-Gel® can be dropped in a variety of colors with the same fire fighting properties. The coloring is food grade, environmentally safe, and both gel and coloring are biodegradable.
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Steve Rife
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Fire Suppression Gel Makes Sense
Fire suppression gel delivered aerially is non-corrosive, easy to clean up, and costs less than long term retardant operations. We also sell Thermo-Gel® fire suppression gel for structure protection and wildland firefighting through our sales division and through GSA.
Hemet Air Attack Base 2004.
