Two new aviation groupings are allowed to work in Yakutia's Arctic districts, press service of Yakutia's Aviation Protection of Forests told TASS.

"The new aviation groupings in the Arctic Zone - in the Zhigansky and Srednekolymsky Districts - have received work permits," the press service said. "Yakutia has been building up the forest protection aviation groupings. On the eve of the new fire season, two new aviation groupings have been formed in the Srednekolymsky and the Zhigansky Districts. Every grouping is 30 people: the chief, two observer pilots, two dispatchers, two drivers and 23 paratroopers-firefighters."

In early April, the Srednekolymsky aviation grouping's team passed field training and received access to the fire season. "Their classes were conducted by experienced teachers from Yakutsk: theoretical and practical training included development of key skills, such as descents from the Mil Mi-8 helicopter. The Zhigan Aviation Department has also completed aerial training at the site in the village of Magan," the press service added.

The new aviation groupings have received special equipment, cargo and passenger off-road vehicles, camp property, fire extinguishing equipment, and personal protective equipment.