NPS Fire Management Program - Aviation Terms and Definitions

Backing Fire
Fire that is moving into the wind.
See also Heading Fire and Flanking Fire

Bambi Bucket
A collapsible bucket slung below a helicopter. Used to dip water from a variety of sources for fire suppression.

Bucket Drops
The dropping of fire retardants or suppressants from specially designed buckets slung below a helicopter.

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