How helicopter pilots prepare for Southern California wildfires
Michele Gile speaks to Orange County Fire Authority helicopter crews to understand how they operate during wildfires.
Fighting LA’s fires from the sky
When a blaze fuelled by hurricane-force winds broke out in the Palisades on 7 January, Cal Fire joined an unprecedented ...
County looking to buy second helicopter for night missions as it takes hard look at fire response
County also looking at buying more water tenders and wants to delve into wildfire preparedness across agencies ...
LAFD helicopter pilots describe water drops, challenges of battling Palisades fire in high winds
Quick calculations, coordination, communication and feedback were key in helping helicopter pilots hit their spots.
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Firefighting helicopters are key to battling wildfires at night. A look at their high-tech features
The very large air tankers typically take center stage during the day. But once the sun goes down, they're grounded, and the ...
Mystery solved: Helicopter flying over Lake Texoma training for fire fighting
Billings Flight Service helps fight major fires at home and overseas --- including the ongoing California wildfires. The ...
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LAFD helicopter pilots describe water drops, challenges of battling Palisades fire in high winds
By that point, helicopter pilots had been dropping water on the ... according to the latest Cal Fire numbers. Wind speeds factor in when deciding whether to ground aircraft. For the LAFD, the ...