Aviation Program - CAL FIRE
CAL FIRE's Aviation Program is vital in firefighting efforts. Utilizing a fleet of air tankers, helicopters, and uncrewed aerial systems, the program enhances firefighting capabilities, improves situational awareness, and supports ground crews in efficiently battling wildfires.
FIREHAWK® Helicopter - Lockheed Martin
Now, a new generation S-70i™ FIREHAWK® helicopter brings enhanced capability and flight safety to its high-payload role: extra power margin when dropping water or inserting firefighters at the fire line; 4 g maneuverability when fully loaded; a …
CAL FIRE Debuts Helicopter with Night Firefighting Ability
Jul 6, 2021 · Carrying a 1,000-gallon water tank, the CAL FIRE Hawk can attack wildfires at night when cooler temperatures and lighter winds make operations ideal.
The new generation of S70i CAL FIRE HAWK helicopters will bring enhanced capabilities including flight safety, higher payloads, increased power margins, and night flying capabilities.
CAL FIRE receives another FIRE HAWK helicopter
Oct 23, 2022 · CAL FIRE is replacing their 12 Vietnam War-era Huey helicopters with Firehawks. Two more are still being built by Sikorsky or are being outfitted for firefighting by a company in Colorado. The new CAL FIRE Helicopter 202 after arrival at …
Cal Fire’s New Hawk - Avfoil
Mar 10, 2021 · Cal Fire has begun a long-awaited replacement of its venerable UH-1 Huey aerial firefighting fleet with the new Sikorsky S-70i.
New CAL FIRE Firehawk delivered, destined for Prado
May 13, 2022 · Another of the 12 Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk helicopters that are being purchased by CAL FIRE arrived in the state today. Mike McKeig shot this photo as it landed at McClellan just before noon. It will be deployed at Prado, east of Los Angeles.
CAL FIRE’s new Firehawk arrives at Sacramento
Oct 15, 2019 · CAL FIRE has received approval to purchase up to 12 new Sikorsky S-70i helicopters retrofitted by United Rotorcraft as a wildland firefighting aircraft. The Firehawks will replace its aging fleet of 12 Super Huey helicopters.
Cal Fire's New Fire Hawk Helicopter Crucial In Nighttime …
Jul 8, 2022 · The Firehawk is a new generation aircraft that's replacing Cal Fire's aging fleet of Super Huey helicopters. Officials say its cutting-edge technology that's a game-changer.
THE FIREHAWK EMERGES AS THE LATEST FIREFIGHTING …
Originally designed for military combat, the Firehawk’s high performance and power capabilities make it ideal for CAL FIRE’s firefighting mission. The Sikorsky s-70 Firehawk price is estimated to be around $24 million per aircraft, with each additional feature added by …