CAL FIRE helicopters don’t just drop water. They also deliver a crew of nine to combat the fire. Here is a look at what happens when those firefighters hit the ground. #firefighter #Helitack | CAL FIRE
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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
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Boise Helitack has a pretty cool ride! For the last several years, the crew has been evaluating the UH-60 Blackhawk in an effort to find the next generation of firefighting aircraft. Take a look at how it excels in safety and capability while allowing the crew to adapt to the specific needs of BLM Fire and Aviation. #NotYourOrdinaryJob #DOIDelivers #FirefightingResources | Bureau of Land Management - Idaho
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Helitack crews are a critical first response resource, often the first on-scene when wildfires ignite. Transported by helicopter, these highly trained firefighters provide rapid initial attack, assess fire conditions, and support suppression efforts from both the ground and air. In this #WeAreBLMFire video, hear from some of our own about their day to day work and the best part about their jobs. | Bureau of Land Management Fire
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What’s a helitack crew? 🚁🚁 A helitack crew is a team of highly trained firefighters and their pilot who are transported by helicopter to provide rapid initial attack and assist with rescues—particularly in areas that are remote, rugged, or inaccessible by vehicle. Their aerial deployment gets them to the incident within minutes and begin suppression efforts right away. On the ground, they use hand tools, chainsaws, and other equipment to stop a fire’s spread, while the helicopter supports thei
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Just one more day left of Bureau of Land Management Fire's #12DaysOfEmployeePhotography 📸 Here's our winner for the video category: 2024 Winner: Video - Unloading cargo 🚁Boise Helitack crewmembers unloading an internal cargo load of catered meals at H5 on the Pioneer Fire. The unique capabilities and large internal capacity of the Boise Helitack Type 1 helicopter allowed the incident management team to quickly fly meals to remote helispots and camps along the 50 mile length of Lake Chelan. Thi
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