The S70i CAL FIRE HAWK helicopters primary mission is responding to initial attack wildfires and rescue missions. When responding to wildfires, the helicopter can quickly deliver up to a 9-person Helitack Crew for ground firefighting operations and quickly transition into water/foam dropping missions. External hoists allow for rescue missions were highly trained firefighters are lowered to an injured or trapped person, and once secured to either a harness or stokes basket, can be hoisted into th
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7.9K views · 156 reactions | Today, we were at the Gillespie Helitack base with CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire, San Diego Sheriff’s Office, San Diego County Board of Supervisors, and US Forest Service Region 5 ending a week of statewide press conferences. This may be the end of #WildfirePreparednessWeek but not the end of you and your communities getting ready for the upcoming wildfires. Learn more at readyforwildfire.org | CAL FIRE | Facebook
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This week, CAL FIRE is proudly showcasing its Firehawk helicopter, a variant of the Sikorsky S-70i, at the HAI Heli-Expo 2024 in Anaheim, California, highlighting its multi-mission capabilities for firefighting and rescue operations. The expo provides an opportunity to demonstrate CAL FIRE's commitment to utilizing cutting-edge technology for public safety. The CAL FIRE HAWK features include a Night Vision System, a 1,000-gallon water/foam tank, and an external hoist for rescue missions. Collabo
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Thank you to the CAL FIRE Hemet Ryan Air Attack Base for providing more information about CAL FIRE’s air operations and the work pilots do to aide firefighters on the ground. Learn about the benefits of aircraft on a wildland fire and when aircraft is the most effective when battling a wildfire. | CAL FIRE
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What’s a helitack crew? 🚁 A helitack crew is a team of highly trained firefighters and their pilot who are transported by helicopter to provide rapid initial attack and assist with rescues—particularly in areas that are remote, rugged, or inaccessible by vehicle. Their aerial deployment gets them to the incident within minutes and begin suppression efforts right away. On the ground, they use hand tools, chainsaws, and other equipment to stop a fire’s spread, while the helicopter supports their
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