Sen. Wyden Speaks about Airtanker Fleet



Sen. Ron Wyden (third from right) visits with ODF firefighters.

 Sen. Ron Wyden visited the Medford Airtanker Base Tuesday to talk with the news media about airtanker availability. See Sen. Wyden’s press release about the airtanker fleet.  In February, the U.S. Forest Service announced its strategy for replacing large airtankers with “newer, faster, more cost-effective” airplanes.

Use the links below to see local news media stories about Sen. Wyden's visit:

Medford Mail-Tribune
KDRV Newswatch 12