Ever wondered what the pilot’s-eye view is on a water drop from a helicopter? On August 6, 2024, aircraft responded to a vegetation fire in the Otay Mountain Wilderness which was contained to one acre. The pilots of San Diego County Sheriff's Copter 14 flew 36 hand crew firefighters to build containment lines. Check out this footage from the pilot’s seat! CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire #Aviation #Firefighting | CAL FIRE
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CAL FIRE’s Aviation Program has a legacy built on courage, innovation, and teamwork. From its early beginnings to today’s operation, CAL FIRE now commands the largest aerial firefighting fleet in the world. This evolution represents decades of dedication from those who saw the potential of aviation to change the way California fights wildfires. As we recognize Aviation History Month, we honor not only the aircraft that have evolved over the years but the people who built this program into what i
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CAL FIRE's Copter 604, based out of Hollister Helitack Base, was recently dispatched to support the #WhiteFire. Mission: perform an aerial ignition of a 228-acre unburned "island." Working in coordination with Incident Management Team 1 and Kern County Fire Department, the S70i FIREHAWK team used a "Plastic Sphere Dispenser" to deploy 4,000 "Dragon Eggs." The unburned area presented an ongoing risk to firefighters. @calfiresandiego | CAL FIRE
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The Night Vision Goggle program allows CAL FIRE and partner pilots to continue the firefight beyond sunset. Extending the attack into the evening allows us to continue aerial operations when we often have the benefit of cooler temperatures and higher humidities. As with all aerial operations, night flying presents risks. CAL FIRE’s number one priority is safety that's why our crews spend hundreds of hours in training while also making a measured assessment of conditions every time we fly. CAL FI
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Today is #NationalAviationDay and an opportunity to highlight the benefits these aerial firefighting resources can provide us when battling wildfires. Our fleet of more than 60 fixed and rotary wing aircraft make it the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world. These aircraft, along with highly skilled pilots and aviation support staff, are strategically used tools that provide aerial support to firefighters on the ground during incidents. | CAL FIRE
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Each year, CAL FIRE’s air fleet of more than 65 aircraft are flown back to Sacramento to our Aviation Management Unit to be serviced. Considered one of the finest and most effective firefighting programs in operation, the CAL FIRE Aviation Program has received the Diamond Award of Excellence for Aviation Maintenance 10 times. Find more information here https://www.paperturn-view.com/cal-fire-communications/aviation-guide?pid=MzE312070. #CALFIREaviation #CALFIREairoperations | CAL FIRE
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CAL FIRE is expanding its capacity to deploy Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) for both fuel reduction work and wildland firefighting. CAL FIRE UAS pilots go through a series of courses designed to increase their skills. The Aerial Ignition Hybrid Academy is a national course that expands pilots’ skillset to include the ability to perform burning operations. By deploying UAS, decision-makers reduce the risk to crews. UAS are part of the larger CAL FIRE aviation family, and during missions, are use
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