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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 ...
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5 types of military aircraft that California uses to fight fires
The state of California encompasses a large area of approximately 100 million acres. Within the state’s borders, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, better known as CAL ...
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 ...
LA's Wildfires Would've Been Much Worse If It Weren't For These Aircraft
The Los Angeles fires first started on January 7, 2025, as a result of strong winds. According to NBC, the first area to be ...
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How California fights fires from the skies
We show here the types of aircraft available, from specially converted passenger jets to aircraft that can scoop water from a lake, and their specific roles. Cal Fire has its own fleet of aircraft ...
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Crashes and Disasters
Cal Fire’s fleet of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft make it the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world. If air traffic controller is one of the most stressful jobs and firefighting ...
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Here’s what it’s like to manage Cal Fire’s aircraft during a massive wildfire
Cal Fire had more than 60 aircraft within its firefighting fleet in the effort to combat fires throughout Los Angeles. Cal Fire’s fleet of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft make it the largest ...