SDIS de la Sarthe

Hire of water-bombing helicopters with crews in Coulaines, France

The fire and rescue service of the Sarthe department wants to hire water-bombing helicopters with crews to fight wildfires in natural areas. The service covers standby, piloting, maintenance, refuelling and setting up the water-drop system. A fixed part covers hire and standby from 21 June to 21 August and 180 flight hours. A variable part covers extra services as operational needs arise. Single contract, open procedure.