MIELEC, Poland, July 14, 2026. — PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has commenced production of first Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK (S-70i) helicopters in Europe. The aircraft are being manufactured for the Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior through a…
Story by Mike Freeman, Idaho Army National Guard Idaho Army National Guard UH-60M Black Hawk aircrews conducted firefighting training alongside Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) personnel May 19 and 20 in preparation for the 2026…
Story by Sgt. Josiah Pugh, Colorado National Guard CENTENNIAL, Colorado. – After a winter marked by record-low snowpack and persistent drought, the Colorado Army National Guard is shifting its focus from a seasonal schedule to…
Story by Ly. Col. Darrin Haas, Tennessee National Guard At the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, a Tennessee Army National Guard UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter aircrew, from Jackson’s Army Aviation Support Facility, supported…
Story by Capt. Andrew Phommavongsay, Washington National Guard PUYALLUP, Washington. — In preparation for Washington’s upcoming wildfire season, UH-60L Black Hawk aircrews assigned to 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation Battalion, Washington Army National Guard,…
Story by Scott Sturkol, Fort McCoy Wisconsin Army National Guard UH-60L Black Hawk aircrews conducted wildfire suppression training at Fort McCoy, honing their ability to respond to real-world fire emergencies using Bambi buckets. April 13,…
Story by Leanna Maschino, Oklahoma National Guard OKLAHOMA CITY. — Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) deployed UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to support firefighting efforts. At the request of Oklahoma Emergency Management and authorization of Governor…
SANTIAGO, Chile. — Faced with the growing threat of wildfires, Ecocopter by Helisul has a robust preparedness plan for the 2025-2026 firefighting season in Chile, which includes the strategic deployment of a fleet of seven…
PRAGUE, Czech Republic, November. 18, 2025 — In a significant step forward in Europe’s fight against wildfires, PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, announced a groundbreaking contract with Česká Letecká Servisní (CLS) and the Czech Republic…
LOS ANGELES, California. October 29, 2025. — As the threat of wildfires continues to intensify, Los Angeles Fire Department announced a new contract with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, for two S‑70i FIREHAWK helicopters. The new aircraft will enhance…