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"In countries like France, they'll use a squadron of four at a time — close to 25,000 litres of water being dropped onto a fire every 10 minutes or so. That's why the countries around the world really like this aircraft."

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As demand for better wildfire fighting tools grows worldwide, aircraft manufacturer De Havilland Canada says it has begun building new DHC-515 Firefighters, or what some might call water bombers.

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Across the world this summer, wildfires have destroyed forests, habitats and homes, with the International Panel on Climate Change reporting that fires are becoming more frequent and extreme.

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According to the company's website, the plane can deliver multiple drops of water in rapid succession and handle high winds that are often present with large scale wildfires.

He says parts of the fuselage and wings will be manufactured in B.C., while final assembly will be done at the company's facility in Calgary.

Sweeney says about 125 people are currently working at the North Saanich plant, but estimates upwards of 300 individuals may be needed to work there in coming years.

Sweeney says the company currently has a contract to build 22 aircraft for the European Union, and expects more orders to be placed in coming years.

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Neil Sweeney, vice-president of corporate affairs at De Havilland, says the DHC-515 can scoop up about 6,000 litres of water in about 12 seconds.

It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges.

"You're talking about a very large volume of water that can drop on a fire very rapidly," Sweeney told All Points West host Jason D'Souza.

DHC-515 Firefighters aren't entirely new to the wildfire-fighting scene — they build on Canadair planes CL-215 and CL-415, which have been used for fighting wildfires for over 50 years, De Havilland Canada says. The new model includes upgrades that will increase functionality and effectiveness, the company adds.