Have you ever been flying and had the control tower or ATC ask if you see a fire or oil slick, ask you to check for an ELT signal in a certain area, or ask if you have seen a downed aircraft? When those types of questions are asked, someone is having—or is about to have—a very bad day.
It definitely gets your attention.
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![GA pilots can play a vital role in supporting air traffic controllers by reporting fires and assisting in search operations. [Credit: Los Angeles County Fire Department]](https://tbh.express/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/How-Pilots-Assist-ATC-During-Fire-Season.jpg "How Pilots Assist ATC During Fire Season")
