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Arizona Guard UH-60 helicopter aircrews conducted firefighting training

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

Story by Sgt. Samantha Hill, Arizona National Guard PICACHO, Ariz. – Soldiers with the 2-285th Assault Helicopter Battalion, Arizona Army National Guard, conducted an aerial firefighting training and qualification using UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters equipped with Bambi Bucket at Picacho Stage Field, Ariz., hosted March 5 by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. Leer másArizona Guard UH-60 helicopter aircrews conducted firefighting training[…]

Oklahoma Army Guard deployed UH-60 helicopters for firefighting

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

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 Kevin Stitt, members of the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) were responding to wildfires in northwest Oklahoma utilizing UH-60 Black Leer másOklahoma Army Guard deployed UH-60 helicopters for firefighting[…]

Helisul deploys its helicopter fleet for firefighting season in Chile

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

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 high-performance helicopters. With the goal of protecting communities, critical infrastructure, and the country’s natural heritage, the company will position its Leer másHelisul deploys its helicopter fleet for firefighting season in Chile[…]

Czech Republic signs for 2 new S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters to fight against the wildfires in Europe

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

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 Ministry of Interior for two new Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters, marking the first international fleet of its kind. FIREHAWK helicopters play Leer másCzech Republic signs for 2 new S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters to fight against the wildfires in Europe[…]

Los Angeles Fire Department acquires 2 new S-70i Firehawk helicopters

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

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 round the clock wildfire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS) missions throughout the county’s 4,000 square mile area, where Leer másLos Angeles Fire Department acquires 2 new S-70i Firehawk helicopters[…]

Aramco orders two Leonardo C-27J aircraft with firefighting system

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

Paris, Le Bourget, June 17, 2025. — During the Paris Air Show, Aramco ordered two Leonardo C-27J aircraft multi-mission with firefighting configuration, to be delivered starting from 2027. This order marks the first for the type in firefighter and multi-role configuration from a civil operator as well as the first order in the Middle East. Leer másAramco orders two Leonardo C-27J aircraft with firefighting system[…]

Avincis secures firefighting contracts in Spain for 14 helicopters

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

ALICANTE, Spain. May 22, 2025 — Avincis, Europe’s leading provider of emergency aerial services, has been awarded new firefighting contracts in Spain with the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) and the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha for 14 helicopters. The new contracts, build upon Avincis’ ongoing firefighting operations in collaboration Leer másAvincis secures firefighting contracts in Spain for 14 helicopters[…]

New York National Guard UH-60 crews conduct firefighting training

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

Story by Richard Golfenberg, New York National Guard SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. — New York Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crews partnered with state Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers to hone their firefighting skills along the Hudson River near Schuylerville. May 8, 2025. The dozen Army aircrewmembers included Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, Leer másNew York National Guard UH-60 crews conduct firefighting training[…]

Colorado Army Guard conducts helicopter firefighting training

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

Story by Capt. Remington Henderson, Colorado Army National Guard BUCKLEY SPACE AIR FORCE BASE, Aurora, Colorado. – For the past 10 years, the Colorado Army National Guard has partnered with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control and other key partners to host an annual helicopter firefighting training exercise called Colorado Fire Aviation Summit. Leer másColorado Army Guard conducts helicopter firefighting training[…]

South Carolina National Guard fights upstate wildfires

Publicada en por Hugo Ramos

Story by Maj. Karla Evans, South Carolina National Guard COLUMBIA, S.C. – Following a successful fire suppression support mission in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina National Guard helicopters are helping control wildfires in the Upstate. U.S. Army Soldiers from Alpha Company, 1-111th General Support Aviation Battalion from McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover and the Leer másSouth Carolina National Guard fights upstate wildfires[…]

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