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The CAL FIRE Aviation Management Program is a branch of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (known also as CAL FIRE). Due to the frequency and severity of wildfires in California, the state has elected to establish its own aerial firefighting force rather than rely solely on contract or national resources.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) [3] [4] is the fire department of the California Natural Resources Agency in the U.S. state of California.It is responsible for fire protection in various areas under state responsibility totaling 31 million acres, as well as the administration of the state's private and public forests.
On July 12, 1956, three years and three days after the deadly Rattlesnake Fire, a letter was sent to the sixteen other national forests in California, as well as the California Division of Forestry stating, “Seven air tankers will be available for aerial assistance in fire control in the Northern California area during the months of August ...
Cal Fire’s newest addition to its helicopter fleet is the Fire Hawk — a Sikorsky S70i Black Hawk retrofitted to drop water or fire retardant, as well as conduct hoist rescue and night operations.
Los Angeles, CA - January 11: Fire fighters stand guard at a home on Mandeville Canyon road as the Palisades fire spreads towards Encino on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.
A review of last year's California state budget shows California Gov. Gavin Newsom cut funding for wildfire and forest resilience by more than $100 million. The budget, signed in June and covering ...
The wing is supporting state agencies who are battling numerous wildfires in Northern California, including the Carr Fire and Mendocino Complex Fire. Drones come in various sizes and are equipped with a variety of specialized detectors and equipment. [3] There are fire-starting drones that help in limiting the damage caused by wildfires. [18]
The new helicopters are compatible with night vision right out of the factory.