Thank you to the CAL FIRE Hemet Ryan Air Attack Base for providing more information about CAL FIRE’s air operations and the work pilots do to aide firefighters on the ground. Learn about the benefits of aircraft on a wildland fire and when aircraft is the most effective when battling a wildfire. | CAL FIRE

This week, CAL FIRE is proudly showcasing its Firehawk helicopter, a variant of the Sikorsky S-70i, at the HAI Heli-Expo 2024 in Anaheim, California, highlighting its multi-mission capabilities for firefighting and rescue operations. The expo provides an opportunity to demonstrate CAL FIRE's commitment to utilizing cutting-edge technology for public safety. The CAL FIRE HAWK features include a Night Vision System, a 1,000-gallon water/foam tank, and an external hoist for rescue missions. Collabo

Virtual reality training using a helicopter simulator provides CAL FIRE Hawk pilots with real-world simulations of emergency incidents without the need to take to the skies. This fixed training device is much more cost-effective and provides a risk-free environment for the necessary training hours required each year. #ReadyforWildfire #CALFIREAviation Learn more about CAL FIRE’s aviation program here: https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-protection/aviation-program | CAL FIRE

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

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

Thank you for the incredible support you show CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire in the community and here on social media! Your kind words and encouragement MEANS SO MUCH to us and drives us to keep showing up at our absolute best. HAVE A BEAUTIFUL AND SAFE THANKSGIVING! 🎥 clips of CAL FIRE training in 2025 | CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire