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Cal Fire is adding to its aerial firefighting fleet, with two more Firehawk helicopters, Gov. Gavin Newsom and agency officials announced Thursday.
California just completed its Firehawk helicopter fleet — faster, stronger aircraft with high-flying capability. Cal Fire and Governor Gavin Newsom say it’s a crucial upgrade as wildfires ...
Ahead of the intensifying wildfire season, CAL FIRE and local agencies teamed up to showcase the fleet of helicopters ...
CAL FIRE brought together its aerial firefighting partners for a demonstration at Gillespie Field, showcasing the helicopters ...
California is boosting its aerial firefighting power. CAL FIRE has officially welcomed two new Sikorsky S-70i FIREHAWK helicopters to its aviation program, bringing the state’s specialized fleet to 16 ...
California has added two advanced Firehawk helicopters to Cal Fire’s fleet, strengthening its ability to fight wildfires year-round.
CAL FIRE currently has a dozen Fire Hawk helicopters in service, with two on reserve. With the addition of two more choppers, these crucial assets will now be able to fight fires from the air.
A US Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed in central California Wednesday near Naval Air Station Lemoore, according to a Navy press ...