CAL FIRE helicopters don’t just drop water. They also deliver a crew of nine to combat the fire. Here is a look at what happens when those firefighters hit the ground. #firefighter #Helitack | 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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Recently, CAL FIRE Helitack crews from around the state wrapped up a two-week comprehensive air rescue training at Vina Helitack base. When we’re not fighting fires, we train to be fully prepared to respond to any emergency incident. #AllHazard #AllRisk #CALFIREAviation | CAL FIRE
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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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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
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Helitack crews are a critical first response resource, often the first on-scene when wildfires ignite. Transported by helicopter, these highly trained firefighters provide rapid initial attack, assess fire conditions, and support suppression efforts from both the ground and air. In this #WeAreBLMFire video, hear from some of our own about their day to day work and the best part about their jobs. | Bureau of Land Management Fire
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What’s a helitack crew? 🚁🚁 A helitack crew is a team of highly trained firefighters and their pilot who are transported by helicopter to provide rapid initial attack and assist with rescues—particularly in areas that are remote, rugged, or inaccessible by vehicle. Their aerial deployment gets them to the incident within minutes and begin suppression efforts right away. On the ground, they use hand tools, chainsaws, and other equipment to stop a fire’s spread, while the helicopter supports thei
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