Airbosses arrive for duty

George Moore, pilot, checks the cabin on his 802 Fire Boss Thursday, April 18, at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Tanker Base located at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport. Four of the aircraft arrived this week, signaling the beginning of the spring fire season. Two of the planes are expected to move to another statewide location depending on fire conditions. A fixed wing spotter plane and a helicopter are also posted at the facility. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch — George Moore, pilot, checks the cabin on his 802 Fire Boss Thursday, April 18, at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Tanker Base located at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport. Four of the aircraft arrived this week, signaling the beginning of the spring fire season. Two of the planes are expected to move to another statewide location depending on fire conditions. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch

By Steven L. Kohls

April 19, 2019 11:00 PM

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George Moore, pilot, checks the cabin on his 802 Fire Boss Thursday, April 18, at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Tanker Base at the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport. Four of the aircraft arrived this week, signaling the beginning of the spring fire season. Two of the planes are expected to move to another statewide location depending on fire conditions. A fixed wing spotter plane and a helicopter are also posted at the facility. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch

By Steven L. Kohls

I was raised on a farm in western Minnesota where I participated in 4-H, high school sports, and everything that farm kids do for fun after chores. Graduated from Ridgewater Community College with an AA degree and my first taste of newspapering. I worked a summer on the Ortonville Independent as a reporter and photographer.

Airbosses arrive for duty

George Moore, pilot, checks the cabin on his 802 Fire Boss Thursday, April 18, at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Tanker Base at the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport. Four of the aircraft arrived this week, signaling the beginning of...