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The recent addition of the 12 Sikorsky S70i CAL FIRE HAWK helicopters and future addition of 7 Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules airtankers are an example of CAL FIRE’s commitment to remain the premier firefighting aviation program in the world.Īll CAL FIRE helicopters are flown by CAL FIRE pilots.CAL FIRE's current support contractor DynCorp International provides airtanker and air tactical fixed wing pilot services, and all aircraft maintenance services. Aircraft can reach the most remote State Responsibility Area (SRA) fires in approximately 20 minutes, with the goal of keeping 95% of fires at 10 acres or less.ĬAL FIRE’s aviation program continues to look to the future in both technology and aerial firefighting capability. These aircraft, highly skilled pilots, and aviation support staff are strategically located throughout California at our 14 air tanker bases, 10 CAL FIRE helitack bases and one CAL FIRE/San Diego County Sheriff helitack base. CAL FIRE’s current aviation fleet includes Grumman S-2T airtanker, Bell UH-1H Super Huey Helicopters, Sikorsky S70i Helicopters, and North American OV-10A (& 1 D Model) Bronco Air Tactical Aircraft. CAL FIRE’s world-renowned aviation program responds to thousands of wildlands fires throughout California each year. Such fleet replacement plans by the fire-fighting agencies are also expected to support the growth of this segment during the forecast period. CAL FIRE’s fleet of more than 60 fixed and rotary wing aircraft make it the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world. CAL FIRE’s world-renowned aviation program responds to thousands of wildlands fires throughout California each year. Recently, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has placed an order for 12 Firehawk helicopters worth USD 240 million to replace its fleet of Super Huey helicopters.
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