![]() ![]() It is comprised of two CH-47 helitankers that can each carry up to 3,000. The Quick Reaction Force of Coulson helicopters that fought wildfires in Southern California in 2021 is back this year. Coulson CH-47 helicopter dropping at night. The helicopter and crew may also be used in a number of other missions including hoist air rescue, aerial ignition, cargo sling load, troop transport, reseeding operations, and mapping.Īlthough designated as a reserve aircraft, Copter 901 is consistently seen in weekly news stories and is arguably the most photographed CAL FIRE helicopter in the state. CAL FIRE firefighters and helitack crews battled a two acre wildland fire inside Henry Cowell State Park north of Santa Cruz early Wednesday morning. A partnership with SCE and three counties in Southern California. It’s primary responsibility is to respond to callouts for initial attack on wildfires and other emergencies.Ĭopter 901 can deliver a 7-person helitack crew with firefighting hand tools and drop 324 gallons of water and foam using a Bambi Bucket. As with the primary helicopters, Copter 901 can carry one pilot, two fire captains, and six firefighters. Cal Fire has its own fleet of aircraft operating from 12 airfields and 10 helicopter bases across the state that can reach most fires within about 20 minutes. ![]() The new CAL FIRE Helicopter 202 after arrival at McClellan in Sacramento, October 2022. ![]() Two more are still being built by Sikorsky or are being outfitted for firefighting by a company in Colorado. CAL FIRE is replacing their 12 Vietnam War-era Huey helicopters with Firehawks. CAL FIREs copters are able to quickly deliver a nine-person fire crew wher-. It will be deployed in northeast California at Bieber in Lassen County. Helitack Copter 901 is a UH-1H Super Huey and a mechanical reserve for the CAL FIRE fleet. FIRE uses UH-1H Super Huey helicopters for fast initial attack on wildfires. Printed on high quality, heavy weight Luster paper using a 12-color pigmented, archival ink system. Perfect for award presentations, the office or home, or as a gift for that helicopter fan. The description was customized by the CALSTAR 2 crew, which reads: These new generation helicopters will replace CAL FIRE’s aging fleet of 12 Super Huey Helicopters. It is in the process of adding 7 C-130H 4,000 gallon airtankers. CAL FIRE, 2019 ACQUIRED BY CAL FIRE In 2018 CAL FIRE received approval from the Governor’s Office to purchase up to 12 new Sikorsky S70i firefighting helicopters from United Rotorcraft. Meticulously detailed, the helicopter is set against the California state flag, and the description text is bordered by the CAL FIRE patch and American flag. In support of its ground forces, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) emergency response air program includes 23 Grumman S-2T 1,200 gallon airtankers, 12 UH-1H Super Huey helicopters, and 16 OV-10A airtactical aircraft. CAL FIRE Reserve Helitack 'Copter 901' N489DF is an art print from an original illustration. It took only one wildfire for Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department’s new Sikorsky S70i helicopter to demonstrate its value to pilot Matthew Miller. ![]()
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