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Douglas County OKs $1.53 million helitack contract to extend year‑round helicopter wildfire support
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners approved a $1,530,000 contract renewal and amendment with TransAero Ltd. to continue exclusive-use helicopter wildfire support and expand availability into off‑season months; county officials said the program helped suppress dozens of fires in 2024 and reduces risk to homes and businesses.
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners approved a $1,530,000 public contract with TransAero Ltd. to renew exclusive‑use helicopter wildfire support and add modified availability to extend aviation coverage into off‑season months.
The contract, presented by Mike Alexander, director of emergency management, guarantees 168 days of exclusive use and includes an option for the vendor to be on short notice during months when the helicopter would historically be off contract. "Douglas County helitack is a 1 of a kind service that we provide here, funded by you all, Board of County Commissioners, to the citizens of Douglas…
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