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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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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13K views · 128 reactions | Californians and concerned loved ones can now get near-real-time updates on wildfire incidents through CAL FIRE’s newly upgraded incident map, available at fire.ca.gov. The incident map now offers rapid updates on wildfire acreage and containment, incident maps, evacuation information, and aircraft flight paths. Stay up-to-date like never before. Video created by CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department | CAL FIRE | Facebook
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96K views · 1.4K reactions | CAL FIRE is proud to announce the first of the CAL FIRE Hawks, an S70i helicopter, is now in service and ready to take to the skies! We look forward to using this tool to enhance our capabilities and increase operational safety so we can better serve the citizens of #California. | CAL FIRE | Facebook
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Eight Exclusive Use Helicopters funded by the Governor’s budget to increase surge capacity for wildland fire emergency response were assigned to the #OakFire in Mariposa County. These additional aircraft aid in our statewide firefighting response and augment our already robust aerial firefighting fleet. In total, more than 22 helicopters were assigned to the Oak Fire, including the CAL FIRE Hawk that flew night missions. | CAL FIRE
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Join us in this thrilling episode of CAL FIRE All Access as we witness the incredible work of Helitack crews on the Fire Hawk. Quite often, these crews are the first responders when it comes to taming the flame. They venture into the most challenging terrains, where traditional fire engines and ground resources can't reach, using hand tools and saws to create crucial firebreaks. Once the crews are in place, the helicopter drops water to cool the flames, allowing quick work on the ground. | CAL F
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