US EditionSan Diego County Signs Off on Buy New Night Flying Helicopter to Fight Wildfires
The Firehawk will nearly triple regional water-drop capacity and enable critical night firefighting to contain wildfires early, officials said.
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San Diego County signs off on buy new night flying helicopter to fight wildfires
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) San Diego County is going to be able to fight wildfires at any time of day.When the sun sets, we are dependent on outside area helicopters to come into San Diego County, Chief Tony Mecham, Cal Fire & San Diego County Fire, said.Its all thanks to a new resource approved by the county board of supervisors.For the first time, the addition of this helicopter will provide 24-hour wildland firefighting coverage, Mecham said.Its a new …
County approves purchase of firefighting helicopter with nighttime capabilities
CAL FIRESikorsky S70 FirehawkSDG&Efirefighting helicopterWildfire and Emergency NewsBy Paul Levikow October 21, 2025 (San Diego) -- The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved the purchase of a firefighting helicopter with nighttime capabilities, which will be upgraded to accommodate a full crew for fire and rescue missions.
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