The S70i CAL FIRE HAWK helicopters primary mission is responding to initial attack wildfires and rescue missions. When responding to wildfires, the helicopter can quickly deliver up to a 9-person Helitack Crew for ground firefighting operations and quickly transition into water/foam dropping missions. External hoists allow for rescue missions were highly trained firefighters are lowered to an injured or trapped person, and once secured to either a harness or stokes basket, can be hoisted into th
0:56
The S70i CAL FIRE HAWK helicopters primary mission is res…
29.7K viewsJul 9, 2021
FacebookCAL FIRE
Earlier this month, the 2024 Wings Over Solano Open House Air Show took place, featuring a collaborative effort between CAL FIRE and Travis Air Force Base (AFB). We showcased our aerial resources such as the S-2T air tanker, the CAL FIRE HAWK, and an OV-10, all of which were open for public exploration. Alongside the aircraft display, we also highlighted the significance of wildfire preparedness, offering educational materials on creating defensible space and readiness tactics for wildfire seaso
1:41
Earlier this month, the 2024 Wings Over Solano Open House Air Sho…
1.6K viewsMar 26, 2024
FacebookCAL FIRE
Facing challenging weather conditions, including fast-moving winds and heavy turbulence, the Sikorsky S-70i CAL FIRE HAWK crew, based at Hemet-Ryan in the Riverside Unit, made multiple attempts before successfully pulling to safety two ground rescuers who suffered injuries while attempting to find a lost hiker. The Hemet-Ryan crew received the Sikorsky Winged Rescue Award for the March 2023 hoist rescue. The Hemet-Ryan Helitack base is one of 10 bases operated by CAL FIRE. #FIREHAWK #Aviation #h
1:54
Facing challenging weather conditions, including fast-moving …
20.6K viewsMar 13, 2024
FacebookCAL FIRE
CAL FIRE's Copter 604, based out of Hollister Helitack Base, was recently dispatched to support the #WhiteFire. Mission: perform an aerial ignition of a 228-acre unburned "island." Working in coordination with Incident Management Team 1 and Kern County Fire Department, the S70i FIREHAWK team used a "Plastic Sphere Dispenser" to deploy 4,000 "Dragon Eggs." The unburned area presented an ongoing risk to firefighters. @calfiresandiego | CAL FIRE
1:30
CAL FIRE's Copter 604, based out of Hollister Helitack Base, was recen…
17.6K viewsJul 21, 2024
FacebookCAL FIRE
CAL FIRE is proud to announce the first of the CAL FIRE Hawks, an S70i helicopter, is now in service and ready to take to the skies! We look forward to using this tool to enhance our capabilities and increase operational safety so we can better serve the citizens of #California. | CAL FIRE
3:12
CAL FIRE is proud to announce the first of the CAL FIRE Hawks, an S7…
96.4K viewsJul 19, 2020
FacebookCAL FIRE
Eight Exclusive Use Helicopters funded by the Governor’s budget to increase surge capacity for wildland fire emergency response were assigned to the #OakFire in Mariposa County. These additional aircraft aid in our statewide firefighting response and augment our already robust aerial firefighting fleet. In total, more than 22 helicopters were assigned to the Oak Fire, including the CAL FIRE Hawk that flew night missions. | CAL FIRE
0:33
Eight Exclusive Use Helicopters funded by the Governor’s budget t…
23.6K viewsJul 29, 2022
FacebookCAL FIRE
Join us in this thrilling episode of CAL FIRE All Access as we witness the incredible work of Helitack crews on the Fire Hawk. Quite often, these crews are the first responders when it comes to taming the flame. They venture into the most challenging terrains, where traditional fire engines and ground resources can't reach, using hand tools and saws to create crucial firebreaks. Once the crews are in place, the helicopter drops water to cool the flames, allowing quick work on the ground. | CAL F
2:21
Join us in this thrilling episode of CAL FIRE All Access as we witnes…
3.1K viewsSep 19, 2023
FacebookCAL FIRE
0:58
CalFire Firehawk Helicopter | CalFire Firehawk Helicopter At Shasta Lak…
53K views8 months ago
FacebookRedding Buzz
0:29
Ever wonder what it’s like to fight fire from the air – in the dark? Tak…
32.2K viewsSep 11, 2022
FacebookCAL FIRE
2:33
🚁 California’s FIREHAWK Fleet: 16 Strong and Mission-Ready 🚁 Today …
14.9K views7 months ago
FacebookCAL FIRE
4:01
This week, CAL FIRE is proudly showcasing its Firehawk helicopte…
7K viewsFeb 28, 2024
FacebookCAL FIRE
0:59
Utilizing the CAL FIRE Hawks night flying capabilities to make progres…
54.2K viewsJul 29, 2022
FacebookCAL FIRE
0:13
EDSO is out with #CalFire on a wildland fire on Highway 50 betwe…
18.1K viewsAug 14, 2019
FacebookEl Dorado County Sheriff's Office
1:03
A Cal Fire Hawk made its debut this week at the helitack base near the …
7.3K viewsJul 2, 2021
FacebookPress Democrat
0:26
Sikorsky Aircraft on Instagram: "CAL FIRE’s demonstration of ou…
6.1K views1 month ago
Instagramsikorskyair
2:25
Campfire Safety
719.9K viewsJun 28, 2013
YouTubeCAL FIRE TV
1:25
StreetHawk Intro
1.7M viewsAug 15, 2011
YouTubebubbajacks0877
2:12
Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
168.5K viewsSep 11, 2016
YouTubeThe.ChangeInTime
3:19
Cal Fire Hawk Transition Training
27.7K viewsFeb 1, 2021
YouTubeVertical Plus
3:31
RNZAF UH-1H Iroquois 'Huey'
55.9K viewsJul 30, 2012
YouTubeHistorical Aviation Film Unit
1:52
Tony Hawk 900
13.3M viewsJul 23, 2008
YouTubezzpop
6:18
Black Hawk Down - Theme Song
2.2M viewsDec 20, 2008
YouTubeLuke nunya
1:01
A Man Called Hawk intro
193.6K viewsJul 8, 2007
YouTubeLee Goldberg
4:32
RIT PAK III ORIENTATION
132.7K viewsAug 16, 2013
YouTube3M Scott Fire & Safety
10:01
B9 Fire 9 20 16 Sac Metro Dozer 1
528.2K viewsSep 26, 2016
YouTubeFirewalker15drd
10:29
How Fighting Wildfires Works
1.8M viewsSep 11, 2018
YouTubeWendover Productions
2:25
Dog Carried Off By Hawk
969.9K viewsDec 12, 2008
YouTubeWXII 12 News
5:59
Cockpit View: Firefighting Airplane Working A Wildfire
1.1M viewsJan 1, 2018
YouTubeFirefighter Activity
16:58
The Deadliest Wildfire In California History
612K viewsJan 30, 2019
YouTubeVICE News
1:22
CAL FIRE Super Huey Helicopter Emergency Procedures - Autorota…
209.6K viewsApr 19, 2014
YouTubeLian Media
See more videos
Static thumbnail place holder