The original Bambi Bucket was first introduced by SEI Industries Ltd. in 1982. Back then, fire fighting buckets were not new but the launch of the Bambi Bucket represented a significant step forward for this essential tool because SEI had been able to do what others had not – perfect a collapsible bucket utilizing a pilot-controlled valve that could deliver a concentrated column of water from the helicopter to the fire.

The development of this innovative aerial firefighting product was born out of the valuable feedback received from helicopter operators as well as Canadian and American forest and land management agencies. These agencies use helicopter firefighting equipment to protect remote areas from fire and knew what kind of tool could make their job easier. Using these critical insights from the end user, SEI was able to develop a product that, today, garners 90% of the world market share of firefighting buckets and is used in more than 110 countries.