Sophisticated new flight simulation software capable of accurately modeling the performance of firefighting helicopters could ...

Two Fire Boss aircraft, each capable of scooping up to 800 gallons of water from a lake in just 15 seconds, have been added ...

A firefighting helicopter crew’s decision to fly an altitude higher than they were cleared for and the subsequent rapid descent led to the deaths of three people in a midair collision in 2023, ...

Late last month, San Diego County leaders and fire officials celebrated a vote to add a much-needed, nighttime firefighting helicopter to the county’s fleet. Firefighting agencies in the county have ...

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — San Diego County has purchased a Firehawk helicopter capable of fighting wildfires at night, marking a significant expansion of the region's aerial firefighting capabilities ...

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) currently is seeking qualified and committed professionals to serve as helicopter pilots within the department’s Air Rescue Bureau. This role offers the opportunity to ...

The small, white planes are equipped with floats that can scoop up to 800 gallons of water in 15 seconds from area lakes ...

Late last month, San Diego County leaders and fire officials celebrated a vote to add a much-needed, nighttime firefighting helicopter to the county’s fleet. Firefighting agencies in the county have ...