AeroTime12d
Heroes of the California wildfires: Meet the CAL FIRE aircraft fleet
Helicopters play a critical role in CAL FIRE’s operations, and the future of the fleet is the Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk (or as ...
Here’s what it’s like to manage Cal Fire’s aircraft during a massive wildfire
Aircraft that douse flames with water and bright red Phos-Chek fire retardant are a common sight in California. Aerial ...
LAFD helicopter pilots describe water drops, challenges of battling Palisades fire in high winds
Quick calculations, coordination, communication and feedback were key in helping helicopter pilots hit their spots.
BBC8d
Fighting LA’s fires from the sky
“It’s awesome. It’s a pretty rad helicopter.” John Williamson in front of a Bell 429 On Wednesday night, a week after the fire broke out, a fleet of Cal Fire and private helicopters sat ...
LA wildfires: Aerial firefighters leader says flames should be 'wake up' call
United Aerial Firefighters Association head Paul Petersen said the wildfires ravaging California could be among the most ...
Los Angeles Daily News12d
Here’s what it’s like to manage Cal Fire’s aircraft during a massive wildfire
Cal Fire’s fleet of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft ... They fly in a clockwise direction so they can better see the tankers and helicopters on the fire. The operations may be reversed depending ...