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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Facing challenging weather conditions, including fast-moving winds and heavy turbulence, the Sikorsky S-70i CAL FIRE HAWK crew, based at Hemet-Ryan in the Riverside Unit, made multiple attempts before successfully pulling to safety two ground rescuers who suffered injuries while attempting to find a lost hiker. The Hemet-Ryan crew received the Sikorsky Winged Rescue Award for the March 2023 hoist rescue. The Hemet-Ryan Helitack base is one of 10 bases operated by CAL FIRE. #FIREHAWK #Aviation #h
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Video footage from inside a Cal Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter from the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade flying Sept. 9, 2020, over Fresno County to the Creek Fire. Visibility has been low due to smoke. Nearly 400 California residents near Lake Edison and China Peak, along with about 40 animals, have been evacuated via Cal Guard helicopters. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Eddie Siguenza) | California National Guard
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Exclusive-use Type 1 Chinook Helicopter 8PJ played a vital role in the #PickettFire, delivering 235,400 gallons of water during 14.7 flight hours. With 106 water drops, including critical night flying missions, 8PJ provided essential support to ground crews in strengthening containment lines and protecting our communities. We value our partnership with Napa County Airport and look forward to continuing to serve Napa County and surrounding communities. #CALFIRE #Aviation #PickettFire #Firefightin
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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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203K views · 997 reactions | Iba talaga ang hightechnology #instahelicopter #helicopter#aviation #instaviation #rotor #rotorcraft #rotorcraftpro #ch47 #ageek #firefighting #helitack #calfire #firehawk #aerialfire #chinook #Firefighting | Daisy Yapit Padua | Facebook
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7.3K views · 123 reactions | New year, new helicopter. We delivered the U.S. Army’s third production CH-47F Block II #Chinook – the newest configuration of the heavy-lift workhorse. Block II upgrades allow the Army to lift more, fly farther and maintain their aircraft better than ever before. | The Boeing Company | Facebook
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