Aircraft are in position at the National Aerial Firefighting Centre, prepared for the approaching bushfire season. Photo: Supplied.

As Australia rushes headfirst towards summer and the nation’s bushfire season, the Federal Government’s firefighting fleet is in place, ready to respond to emergencies and natural disasters.

The National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) contracts about 160 aircraft annually on behalf of the state and territory governments and works cooperatively with the Rural Fire Service (RFS).

Its own National Aerial Firefighting Fleet is now in position as Australia gears up for the 2025-26 Higher Risk Weather Season.

This season, the Federal Government will have multi-use aerial capabilities ready to respond to a range of hazards.

Federal Emergency Management Minist

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