The Aviation, Forest Fire, and Emergency Services of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) provides emergency management services in support of forest fires, floods, and other natural hazards as well as support for natural resources management across Ontario. From its facility located in the Sault Ste. Marie Airport, Aviation Services Section provides aviation flight and maintenance crews, equipment, and other specialized aviation services, including non-scheduled air transport to all government ministries and agencies. The 5700-square-metre facility is home to a fleet of aircraft that includes; CL-415 Water Bomber, DHC-6 Twin Otter, DHC-2T Turbo Beaver and B350 King Air aircraft. The modern hangar is able to accommodate multiple aircraft at once for repairs, maintenance, and storage. MNRF Administrators, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Warehouse Personnel, and Pilots comprise a group of 60 full-time staff that work throughout the facility. In addition to the hangar and office space, there is a 622-square-metre flight training facility that includes a state of the art training simulator for the CL-415 Water Bomber. The simulator provides a complete simulation of the aircraft including water scooping on lakes and drops on fires. It is the first of its kind in Ontario.
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