Aviation Program - CAL FIRE
WEBCAL FIRE's Aviation Program is vital in firefighting efforts. Utilizing a fleet of air tankers, helicopters, and unmanned aerial systems, the program enhances firefighting capabilities, improves situational awareness, and supports ground crews in efficiently battling wildfires.
Line Fire: Incident Update on 09/12/2024 at 7:17 PM | CAL FIRE
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Four UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters for water bucket dropping operations; ... They will be assigned to the Line Fire on Thursday in support of CAL FIRE. One military police company to support the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with traffic control points in evacuated areas. For information on the …
Line Fire: Incident Update on 09/13/2024 at 6:48 AM | CAL FIRE
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Four UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters for water bucket dropping operations; ... They will be assigned to the Line Fire on Thursday in support of CAL FIRE. One military police company to support the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with traffic control points in evacuated areas. For information on the …
CAL FIRE Huey - Fire Aviation
WEBAug 3, 2017 · Published in CAL FIRE selects Blackhawk as replacement for Super Huey helicopters.
Military Helicopter Transformed Into 'Fire Hawk' For CalFire
WEBJun 22, 2020 · Military Helicopter Transformed Into 'Fire Hawk' For CalFire. The Black Hawk has been repainted and refitted to be a firefighting helicopter that can make rescues and deliver thousands of...
Night Vision, New Helicopters Boost CAL FIRE’s Tech Arsenal
WEBJul 29, 2024 · CAL FIRE’s newest addition to its helicopter fleet is the Fire Hawk — a Sikorsky S70i Black Hawk retrofitted to drop water or fire retardant, as well as conduct hoist rescue and night...
Cal Fire’s New Hawk - Avfoil
WEBMar 10, 2021 · Cal Fire is upgrading its aerial firefighting fleet from UH-1 Hueys to Sikorsky S-70i Firehawks, which offer enhanced performance, capacity and safety. Learn about the transition training, features and benefits of the new helicopters.
Bridge, Line fires rage in southern California, thousands evacuated
WEBSep 13, 2024 · California authorities said it could also slow down as temperatures cool, but the northern and eastern sides are still growing, according to CalFire. Four Blackhawk helicopters, two aircraft, and ...
South Bay Cal Fire Unit Transitions to Black Hawk Helicopter
WEBMay 4, 2023 · The South Bay Cal Fire helicopter unit is prepping for fire season with a new weapon: a state-of-the-art $26 million chopper. The Alma Helitack unit's twin-engine Black Hawk helicopter is...
CAL FIRE selects Blackhawk as replacement for Super Huey helicopters
WEBAug 3, 2017 · CAL FIRE intends to award the contract to Air Methods/United Rotorcraft for the Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk, a civilian version of the UH-60 Black Hawk. The helicopter can be configured for utility and search and rescue missions, and has a …
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