Construction has been underway at the Ramona Air Attack Base since August. The project will reconstruct the aging tarmac and support the incoming C-130H aircraft.

Cal Fire San Diego Capt. Robert Johnson told NBC 7 that the goal of the project is to get tankers in, refueled and back in the air as soon as possible. With dry, warm and breezy weather returning this week, it’s a reminder of just how crucial it is to have these resources available year-round in Southern California.

“The construction on this air attack base is just going to improve speed and efficiency and allow faster refuel times,” Johnson said.

He says the Ramona Air Attack Base is the oldest one within the Cal Fire system. Three in-service aircraft are stationed there – two S-2T aircraft and one air attack platform. They r

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