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The Firehawk helicopter can carry a full crew straight to the fire line, release 1,000 gallons of water, and still handle ...
In a case of bad timing, a helicopter purchased by the state for the specific purpose of fighting wildfires has been taken ...
Colorado's $24 million Firehawk helicopter has been taken out of service for maintenance as at least five active wildfires spread across the state during peak summer fire season, leaving one of the ...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Fire Department is getting some impressive new equipment to help fight fires from the air. The department recently announced two Firehawk Helicopters ...
Crews are working to control two fires in the park, one on each end, that are burning up dry fuel amid gusty winds and ...
Crews in Douglas County continued battling the Airport Fire on Monday, which has burned 130 acres and is 90% contained.
The Chinooks join a fleet of 10 Firehawk S-70i helicopters scattered around the state. Firehawks are also capable of flying at night and can carry 1,000 gallons of water.
SANTA ANA, Calif., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) successfully conducted a test landing of one of its new FIREHAWK helicopters at Orange County Global ...