CAL FIRE’s Aviation Program has a legacy built on courage, innovation, and teamwork. From its early beginnings to today’s operation, CAL FIRE now commands the largest aerial firefighting fleet in the world. This evolution represents decades of dedication from those who saw the potential of aviation to change the way California fights wildfires. As we recognize Aviation History Month, we honor not only the aircraft that have evolved over the years but the people who built this program into what i
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13K views · 128 reactions | Californians and concerned loved ones can now get near-real-time updates on wildfire incidents through CAL FIRE’s newly upgraded incident map, available at fire.ca.gov. The incident map now offers rapid updates on wildfire acreage and containment, incident maps, evacuation information, and aircraft flight paths. Stay up-to-date like never before. Video created by CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department | CAL FIRE | Facebook
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42K views · 764 reactions | CAL FIRE's Copter 604, based out of Hollister Helitack Base, was recently dispatched to support the #WhiteFire. Mission: perform an aerial ignition of a 228-acre unburned "island." Working in coordination with Incident Management Team 1 and Kern County Fire Department, the S70i FIREHAWK team used a "Plastic Sphere Dispenser" to deploy 4,000 "Dragon Eggs." The unburned area presented an ongoing risk to firefighters. @calfiresandiego | CAL FIRE | Facebook
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CAL FIRE is proud to announce the first of the CAL FIRE Hawks, an S70i helicopter, is now in service and ready to take to the skies! We look forward to using this tool to enhance our capabilities and increase operational safety so we can better serve the citizens of #California. | CAL FIRE
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Eight Exclusive Use Helicopters funded by the Governor’s budget to increase surge capacity for wildland fire emergency response were assigned to the #OakFire in Mariposa County. These additional aircraft aid in our statewide firefighting response and augment our already robust aerial firefighting fleet. In total, more than 22 helicopters were assigned to the Oak Fire, including the CAL FIRE Hawk that flew night missions. | CAL FIRE
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149 reactions · 46 shares | Know what to take and where to go when wildfire strikes. Plan, prepare and stay aware! | CAL FIRE | Facebook
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