What firefighters need to know about helping safely land a fire helicopter
WEBJul 7, 2014 · With an understanding of these basic rules, any firefighter can assist landing a helicopter. With the increase in wildland fires and the urban interface program allowing structural firefighters...
Helicopters - National Interagency Fire Center
WEBHelicopters are used for firefighter and cargo transport, water or retardant application, fire reconnaissance, aerial ignition operations, search and rescue, law enforcement missions, short-haul, sling loads, and seeding.
Air Operations - Los Angeles Fire Department
WEBThe multi mission profile of LAFD Air Operations includes brush fire suppression, air ambulance transport, high rise fire response, and hoist rescues. This is one of the LAFD's Five Medium duty helicopters - a Leonardo AW -139.
Aviation Program - CAL FIRE
WEBThe largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world. CAL FIRE’s world-renowned aviation program responds to thousands of wildland fires throughout California each year. CAL FIRE’s current aviation fleet includes Grumman S-2T Airtanker s, Bell UH-1H Super Huey Helicopters, Sikorsky S-70i Helicopters, North American OV-10A (& 1 D Model ...
Helicopter Landing Zones: Setup & Safety - Firehouse
WEBMay 1, 1998 · The ability to hover and takeoff and landing vertically allows the helicopter to perform a variety of missions - airborne firefighting, law enforcement, offshore oil rig support, logging,...
How LA County Fire Department's helicopter fleet helps fight …
WEBOct 18, 2022 · In Pacoima, the Fire Department Air Operations unit maintains a fleet of helicopters year-round at Whiteman Airport. Within minutes of a call, the helicopters are off the ground, ready to...
FIREHAWK® Helicopter | Lockheed Martin
WEBSince 2000, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department has proven the operational performance of its S-70A™ FIREHAWK® helicopters, saving untold lives and properties as part of a highly effective air and ground wildland fire attack team.
Inside the Firehawk - Helicopters Magazine
WEBApr 23, 2020 · Born a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, the modified Sikorsky Firehawk leverages its proven military design to endure the unrelenting physical stresses demanded of initial attacks in aerial firefighting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO HELICOPTER EMERGENCIES
WEBMar 1, 2006 · Structural fire departments across the country routinely are called to assist with landing zones (LZs) for medical evacuation air ambulance missions, VIP standbys, and helicopter emergencies.
Spotlight: Air Operations Division - San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation
WEBApr 29, 2021 · The Air Operations Division of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department was born in 2000 when the City contracted with a helicopter operator. After the Cedar Fire in 2003, which at the time was the largest wildfire in California history, the City saw the value of having its own air operations division. Copter 1 …