On September 6, Titan welcomed the Deputy Government Delegate of Castellón, Antonia García Valls, to its facilities. During her visit to our aerial firefighting base in Viver, she emphasized the importance of this installation in combating forest fires. Throughout the summer campaign, this base houses three amphibious aircraft operated by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO). These aircraft bolster the capacity of autonomous communities to respond to fire emergencies.
These amphibious planes, capable of taking off and landing on water surfaces, can carry up to 3,100 liters of water in their tanks. With a cruising speed of at least 250 km/h, they can reload water from reservoirs, lakes, and ports with a surface area of 2,700 meters, even at altitudes of up to 610 meters. This technical deployment is crucial to ensuring a rapid and efficient response in firefighting operations.
During her visit, García Valls highlighted the Spanish Government’s commitment to providing these strategic resources for fighting fires:
“These three aircraft have been essential in tackling forest fires in Castellón this summer, including incidents in Morella (15/07), Benicàssim (02/08), Artana (13/08), and Oropesa del Mar (29/08). Thanks to their deployment, we have managed to minimize the environmental and social impact in our province,” she stated.
The Deputy Delegate also underscored the strategic placement of these aircraft at the Vicente Huerta aerodrome in Viver (Castellón), considering the region’s critical water stress, which increases the vulnerability of ecosystems to fires.
In line with MITECO’s operational philosophy and Titan Firefighting’s preparation and expertise, the aerial assets based in Viver have extended their reach to other autonomous communities, responding to emergencies in seven provinces: Castellón, Valencia, and Alicante (Valencian Community); Huesca, Zaragoza, and Teruel (Aragón); and Cuenca (Castilla-La Mancha).
At Titan Firefighting Company, SL, we are proud to contribute to protecting our forests and communities by leveraging top-tier technology and expertise. We will continue working diligently to address the challenges posed by forest fires in an increasingly demanding context due to climate change and water stress.
Titan Firefighting reaffirms its commitment to sustainability, safety, and collaboration with public institutions to safeguard our natural heritage and protect lives.
