Goodby to the Firewatch Cobra helicopters - Fire Aviation
WEBMay 1, 2022 · The last of the Firewatch Cobra helicopters have been dismantled and were hauled away last week at Redding, California. After 19 years, the U.S. Forest Service shut down the Firewatch Cobra helicopter program. Most of the electronic components were boxed up and sent to Boise.
Forest Service terminates Firewatch Cobra helicopter program
WEBOct 18, 2021 · The two Cobras, N109z and N107Z, were retired after their last flight Saturday October 16. They were retrofitted Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters, two of the 25 that the U.S. Forest Service acquired from the military.
Aviation Program | CAL FIRE
WEBCAL FIRE's Aviation Program is vital in firefighting efforts. Utilizing a fleet of air tankers, helicopters, and unmanned aerial systems, the program enhances firefighting capabilities, improves situational awareness, and supports ground crews in efficiently battling wildfires.
US Forest Service bids farewell to the Vietnam War-era AH-1 Firewatch Cobra
WEBOct 22, 2021 · The US Forest Service eagerly accepted the hand- me-downs and converted the helicopters into Firewatch Cobras refitting them with an arsenal of high-tech gadgets. The Cobras didn’t extinguish fires by themselves.
U.S Forest Service Says Goodbye to the Cobra
WEBOct 19, 2021 · The United States Forest Service said goodbye on October 16th to their Vietnam war-era Cobra helicopters as an aerial attack platform. The final aircraft took its final flight as its sister Bell 209/AH-1 was already in various stages of dismantling at the Redding, California base as seen by AerialFire during a visit several months ago.
Firewatch Cobras at Redding - Fire Aviation
WEBAug 9, 2014 · The helicopters are retrofitted Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters, two of the 25 that the U.S. Forest Service acquired from the military. Most of the other 23 are at the aircraft boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base near Tucson.
3 people were killed fighting a California wildfire after two ... - NPR
WEBAug 7, 2023 · Three people were killed while fighting a California wildfire after two helicopters collided Sunday afternoon, according to state authorities. First responders were initially responding to a...
"It's a war": California turns to new, high-tech helicopters to battle ...
WEBSep 26, 2021 · Bill Whitaker reports on the largest helicopter to ever fight fires at night, now being used in California as the state faces one of its most intense fire years ever.
New CAL FIRE helicopters are game-changers for firefighting
WEBSep 28, 2022 · For the first time in its history, CAL FIRE is flying night-time air attacks with its own crew and equipment, thanks to its new Sikorsky S-70i FIREHAWK helicopters.
Cal Fire's New Fire Hawk Helicopter Crucial In Nighttime …
WEBJul 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.
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