Built to Keep You Flying
No Adjustments. Simple Maintenance. Proven Reliability. Trusted Support.
The Cascade Aerial Firefighting bucket is designed for efficient aerial fire attack, meeting industry driven performance standards, while never needing adjustment for continued fire operations, ensuring customer success when every second counts.
Multi-drop functionality is standard. Stable flight characteristics and predictable handling allow crews to fly with confidence, even in demanding conditions. Fast, straightforward dip-fill capability requires no special techniques, reducing pilot workload and significantly shortening turnaround times between drops.
For operators needing shallow water power fill capabilities the Cascade offer the industries most reliable and fastest filling refill pump options in 400Hz or 28VDC configurations. These proven systems deliver rapid fill rates of 1,100 or 1,600 U.S. gallons per minute, minimizing time on the water and maximizing time on the fire.
Cascade’s collapsible, compact design simplifies transport, storage, and deployment while maintaining the durability required for sustained firefighting operations. Built for the realities of the fire line and backed by Kawak’s trusted support, the Cascade bucket is relied upon by aerial firefighting professionals around the world.
Simple by design. Proven in service. Ready when it matters most.
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- Multi-drop valve is standard
- Excellent stable flight characteristics
- Superior drop pattern with both high density and good coverage
- Collapsible top frame for storage, ground handling, and ease of transport
- Simplest fire bucket valve in the industry …period. (never needs adjustment for continued use. It just plain works)
- Free motion valve automatically opens to allow rapid sink and fill in the dip (no special dip technique or training required)
- Kawak engineered simple, robust, electric linear valve actuator, draws 10 amps @ 28VDC (never needs adjustment for continued use)
- 1600 Gpm AC refill pump, significant weight savings over heavy DC lines; draws 35 amps
- Modular design for ease of maintenance (never needs adjustment for continued use. Annual maintenance only)
- Stronger than steel, lightweight, synthetic rigging
- Fully manufactured in Oregon, USA
- Multiple patents covering the unique Cascade design

Note: Kawak is producing bucket sizes based on current customer demand. If you are interested in a specific size not listed on this page, let us know. Production of other popular bucket sizes is imminent.
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North America: 541-508-4888
International: 1-800-388-0322
Email: sales@kawakaviation.com
A Cascade Bucket technical sales and support member will take your call and will provide an immediate response.
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