34K views · 656 reactions | 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 | Facebook
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🚨 NTSB report, finalized on Sept 2025, reveals pilot error caused the tragic 2023 Riverside helicopter crash. Two firefighting choppers collided mid-air, killing Cal Fire heroes Josh Bischof, Tim Rodriguez, and pilot Tony Sousa. Skycrane entered restricted zone without clearance, made aggressive descent, and struck Bell 407. No mechanical issues found. Cal Fire boosts safety with new training & protocols. 🙏#RiversideCrash #NTSBReport #FirefighterHeroes #AviationSafety #CalFire #NeverForget #Ju
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11K views · 219 reactions | This CalFire Pilot is badass! No big deal, you only saved the whole mountain! A brush fire broke out near Mountain Center today. Fortunately, firefighters quickly managed to put it out. Video by Alex Ochoa @calfire | Incidents Media | Facebook
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14K views · 281 reactions | Did you know that CAL FIRE has a Crash Rescue Unit? They are responsible for assisting aircraft on the airfield in the event of an emergency. Watch the video to learn more! | CAL FIRE | Facebook
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A remarkable time lapse of planes taxiing in and out of CAL FIRE’s Airtanker Reload Base at McClellan Park in Sacramento. On this particular day, 12 Large and Very Large Airtankers were filled with 38 loads, including 195,119 gallons of retardant for the #MosquitoFire and 19,883 for the #DutchFire. | CAL FIRE
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19K views · 330 reactions | While CAL FIRE helicopters now regularly flight night firefighting missions, we’re making history with our first-ever 24-hour helibase. State-of-the-art CAL FIRE, federal and local aircraft are working around the clock to protect our communities and build containment on the #LAFires. This is a game-changer, allowing us to operate continuously at a large scale - even after the sun goes down. #CALFIRE #WildfireResponse #24HourOps | CAL FIRE | Facebook
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