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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CAL FIRE is proud to announce the first of the CAL FIRE Hawks, an S70i helicopter, is now in service and ready to take to the skies! We look forward to using this tool to enhance our capabilities and increase operational safety so we can better serve the citizens of #California. | CAL FIRE
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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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🚁 California’s FIREHAWK Fleet: 16 Strong and Mission-Ready 🚁 Today marks a major milestone for CAL FIRE’s aviation program, recognizing the delivery of two additional Sikorsky S-70i FIREHAWK helicopters, bringing our fleet to 16. CAL FIRE is home to the world’s largest FIREHAWK fleet—purpose-built, mission-specific helicopters designed to meet the year-round challenges of wildfire and all-hazard emergency response. These aircraft enhance CAL FIRE’s rapid response capabilities while supporting
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Join us in this thrilling episode of CAL FIRE All Access as we witness the incredible work of Helitack crews on the Fire Hawk. Quite often, these crews are the first responders when it comes to taming the flame. They venture into the most challenging terrains, where traditional fire engines and ground resources can't reach, using hand tools and saws to create crucial firebreaks. Once the crews are in place, the helicopter drops water to cool the flames, allowing quick work on the ground. | CAL F
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Utilizing the CAL FIRE Hawks night flying capabilities to make progress on the #OakFire. Night flying technology provides us another tool to tackle wildfires after dark. | CAL FIRE
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