Second look. In late june 19 firefighters died while battling a wildfire in arizona. Its a reminder of how dangerous and deadly fire season can be. While those firefighters were on the ground there were also those who risked their lives on the air trying to douse the flames from above. In 1996, Bob Mackenzie brought us their story. Reporter a furious fire kicks out of control in the mountains near big suhr. Each forest fire is different but in some ways theyre all the same. There are tires troops in the trenches, an overworked air force in the sky, top brass running the show. And front line soldiers fighting to gain a little ground. Its a war except the enemy isnt human. Okay let me check. Reporter gus norman who can fix any aircraft has been the main engineer, the two trust each other absolutely. That and their faith in the 50 yearold airport gives them the security they have on one of the most dangerous jobs on earth. Fighting fires from airplanes. The statistics tell the story. Ther