Aviation Program | CAL FIRE
CAL FIRE's Aviation Program is vital in firefighting efforts. Utilizing a fleet of air tankers, helicopters, and uncrewed aerial systems, the program enhances firefighting capabilities, improves situational awareness, and supports ground crews in efficiently battling wildfires.
CDF Aviation Management Program - Wikipedia
In support of its ground forces, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) emergency response air program includes 23 Grumman S-2T 1,200-gallon airtankers, 12 UH-1H Super Huey helicopters, and 16 OV-10A tactical aircraft.
Fleet | California Fire Pilots Association
The CAL FIRE S-2T air tankers set the standard for initial attack to deliver fire retardant on wildland fires. These air tankers are strategically located throughout California and can respond to the most remote State Responsibility Areas (SRA) within approximately 20 minutes.
C-130 Hercules is now fighting California wildfires
2024年8月26日 · What you need to know: Governor Newsom spearheaded efforts to acquire and retrofit C-130 Hercules aircraft to be used in CAL FIRE’s fleet, and today the first plane will begin flying missions – all to better protect Californians from deadly wildfires.
California Acquires, Begins Retrofitting Seven New C-130 Aircraft …
2024年2月13日 · CAL FIRE plans to strategically deploy five C-130Hs to air attack bases in Chico, Fresno, Paso Robles, Ramona, and Sacramento, with two additional aircraft for surge capacity and maintaining response capabilities during mandatory maintenance cycles.
Cal Fire gets seven former Coast Guard aircraft to fight wildfires
2024年8月27日 · The C-130 Hercules, once part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s fleet, is the first of seven aircraft California is retrofitting and deploying to fight wildfires, according to a news release on...
CAL FIRE Debuts First Operational C-130 | AerialFire Magazine
2024年9月3日 · CAL FIRE debuted the first operational C-130 on Monday, August 26, 2024, marking a significant milestone for CAL FIRE as it moves into the LAT space with the C-130 Hercules (C-130H) coming into operational service as an initial attack airtanker.
CAL FIRE adds aircraft
2023年7月2日 · For the second year in a row, CAL FIRE is boosting its aircraft fleet across California -- with more than $72 million provided by Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration. The funding secures an additional 24 firefighting aircraft (19 helicopters and 5 planes for a contracted period of 90-120 days).
Fire Protection | CAL FIRE
Our firefighters, fire engines and aircraft respond to wildland fires, and answer the thousands of calls for other emergencies each year. Watch CAL FIRE crews in action protecting people, property, and natural resources when it matters most.
CAL FIRE C-130s update
2024年2月7日 · With the transfer of ownership of the seven C-130H aircraft complete, installation of the 4000-gallon internal tanks has begun. The C-130s will be used for initial attack delivery of retardant and the airtankers will provide additional support to the state's existing fleet.