The location for the fire aviation operations presentation has been moved. It now will be held at the Boulder County Courthouse.

What: Fire Aviation Operations Presentation

When: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Boulder County Courthouse, 1325 Pearl St., Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 3rd Floor

The presentation will teach about the types of aircraft used for fire aviation, their capabilities and limitations, Colorado’s current aviation program, where these aircraft come from, who flies them, and what it takes to become a firefighting pilot. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

For more information, contact Dave Zader at 303-441-4353 or zaderd@nullbouldercolorado.gov. Zader is the Fire Management Officer for the Wildland Division of the City of Boulder Fire Department.

As part of Wildfire Awareness Month this October, Boulder County is presenting a series of events to help people prepare for a wildfire, take action to protect their homes, and work with neighbors to reduce their risk. See the schedule of events.