Mission-Critical Response

Raising the Bar in Aerial Firefighting

With the largest civilian Chinook fleet and decades of operational experience, Billings Flying Service (BFS) is the proven choice for global aerial firefighting contracts.

Wildfires are larger, faster, and deadlier than ever.

You need a partner who can move fast, operate reliably, and suppress wildfires at scale.

Trusted by National & International Firefighting Agencies

Wildfires Don't Wait

When Every
Minute Counts

We are mission-ready around the clock because the difference between containment and catastrophe is measured in minutes.

Chinooks
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24/7/365 AOG Support
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26,000 lbs external
load capacity

Twin rotor heavy lift design

2500 gal tank or external bucket

Night ops & advanced navigation

Elite In-House MRO & Support

Unmatched Reliability

In aerial firefighting, grounded aircraft (AOG) means fires grow unchecked. That’s why BFS built the industry’s most comprehensive support system to keep our aircraft suppressing fires.

Proven Performance Across the Globe

BFS is trusted to operate across borders, climates, and terrain with a proven record of international mobilization and compliance.

Trusted in the Air,
respected on the ground

40+Years of Trusted Operations

Founded in 1983, we have since grown to more than 210 staff, including skilled pilots, engineers, and ground crew.

We value people at our core, from the communities we protect to the agencies who trust us with their most critical missions. A Montana-grown operation with global respect.