Dauntless Air

10/19/2026

📣 We’re still growing our team!

Dauntless Air is looking for an Assistant Controller to join our corporate team in Appleton, MN!

If you have a background in accounting and are looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a great team while supporting an incredible mission, we’d love to hear from you!

Have experience in Human Resources, too? That’s an added bonus!

✈️ Ready to join our team? Learn more and apply through our website at https://dauntlessair.com/careers or find us on Indeed!

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10/16/2026

Ever wondered what makes a water source Fire Boss accessible? At sea level, there needs to be roughly a mile of open water to get in and out over 50-foot obstacles in a glassy-water scenario. At 6,000 feet, we need about 2 miles. But regardless of elevation, water has to be at least 4 feet deep. That makes for thousands of scoopable sites in fire prone regions 💧

09/26/2026

We are adding an Assistant Controller to our corporate team in Appleton, Minnesota! Visit dauntlessair.com/careers to learn more and apply.

08/05/2026

07/31/2026

We've had up to 10 Fire Bosses positioned in state this season. Apple Valley News Now helped communities get an up-close look at the aircraft this week 👇

When a wildfire breaks out and firefighters need help from above, F...

07/23/2026

We had a great time partnering on DNR ramp training with the Arcadia Initial Attack team in Deer Park, Washington. A large group, many of whom are local to the area, came together to sharpen skills in aircraft ordering and communication within the fire traffic area (FTA).

The training included sand table scenarios that simulate radio communication procedures with an Air Attack platform, giving participants hands-on experience in aviation coordination.

Folks also had the opportunity to tour an Air Attack platform and a Dauntless Fire Boss, providing valuable insight into aircraft roles and operational procedures during wildfire response.

Strong communication and coordination are essential to safe and effective operations, and we’re proud to support training opportunities like these that strengthen those critical skills.

07/17/2026

Scenes from Alaska, where Fire Boss-infused rapid initial attack is helping to keep small and contained.

We’re proud of the role we pay in these efforts, working alongside crews on the ground and other aerial forces to contain fires before they can spread.

During the peak of AK wildfire season, Dauntless had seven under contract in the state. Four aircraft remain there now to continue to support Alaska’s operations through the rest of .

📷First two photos taken by Jake Murie.

07/10/2026

It is impossible to look up at the sky without thinking of our friend and colleague Juliana Turchetti, who died in the line of duty on July 10, 2024.

Today, we hope everyone joins us in remembering Juliana and honoring the incredible mark she left on the world as a trailblazing aviator and kind, compassionate person. We’re inspired by her legacy every day, and our thoughts remain forever with her son, her family and all those who hold her in their heart.

Remembered always.
Juliana Turchetti, 1979-2024.

07/04/2026

Today, we’re celebrating 250 years of American independence and grit 🇺🇲.

Among the truest examples of our country's grit are in the wildland firefighters who face some of the harshest conditions on the planet to protect our communities. As you celebrate the 4th of July today, which falls during National Wildland Firefighter Remembrance Week, take a moment to honor the fallen who have helped make our safety and prosperity possible.

Happy Independence Day, from all of us at Dauntless Air.

07/02/2026

We’re back in the and hard at work. 10 Dauntless Fire Bosses are positioned across , and in the last few weeks we’ve flown on 18 – including Juniper Dunes, Roza, Twin Sisters, Hazel and more.

Every dispatch reinforces the importance of getting water on a fire as quickly as possible. That early action can make all the difference in keeping a small fire from becoming a major incident. It’s an approach we call rapid initial attack, and it’s core to what we do.

As our season continues to ramp up, our crews stand ready to protect communities, critical infrastructure and natural resources wherever we’re needed.

Photos by E Sandy Ley and Charles Dasher