Simrik Air commits to aerial firefighting assistance

Simrik Air, a private-sector helicopter company, has announced its commitment to providing extensive support for combating forest fires across the country.

The company’s General Manager, Muralidhar Joshi, stated that Simrik Air is ready to deploy helicopters to fight fires if requested by the government. “Our helicopters are equipped to assist in fire control operations,” he explained.

Joshi mentioned that Simrik Air uses the ‘Bambi Bucket’ system to tackle forest fires, which involves deploying water from the air to extinguish flames. He highlighted that the company had previously used this system to control fires in Pathibhara, Lukla, Tanahun, Shivapuri in Kathmandu, the Balaju industrial area, and several other locations.

Additionally, General Manager Joshi emphasized that Simrik Air has a history of contributing to firefighting efforts as part of its corporate social responsibility. He encouraged municipalities across the country to ensure the availability of water resources to facilitate aerial firefighting.

Founded in 2001, Simrik Air is a leading helicopter company in Nepal with a strong reputation for high-altitude rescues. The company employs experienced pilots and rescue specialists trained in the United States and Switzerland.

Simrik Air is also hosting a press conference and an interaction program on fire prevention and aerial firefighting on Monday to further discuss its firefighting capabilities and the importance of proactive measures to prevent forest fires.