Pascal Duclos
Passionate about aviation and driven by the desire to fight wildfires in Quebec, Duclos began his aviation career in 1998. To gain the necessary experience, he worked for several bush aviation companies across Canada, honing his skills and developing valuable expertise in the field. His ultimate goal became a reality in 2010 when he joined the Government Air Service. For eight seasons, he has served as an air tanker pilot, playing a crucial role in protecting Quebec’s forests from wildfires. His dedication and experience led him to join the training team, and by the end of 2022, he was promoted to Chief Pilot of the air tanker fleet.
His career has given him the opportunity to experience significant moments, including the 2023 wildfire season—one of the most intense in Quebec’s history—as well as the historic fires that ravaged Los Angeles County last winter. These events highlight the immense challenges faced by the aviation sector in wildfire suppression.