In British Columbia, Coulson Aviation Canada has started a 101-day agreement with the BC Wildfire Service to deploy a Sikorsky S-61 Type 1 NVG Helitanker for the 2026 wildfire season. Operations commenced on May 26 in Kamloops after the aircraft received annual training with BCWS Night Vision Imaging Systems. The S-61 has swiftly responded to the initial wildfire of the season, aiding in operations on Fire.