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The Boise Helitack Crew Is A Uniquely Equipped Aerial Firefighting Resource

The Boise Helitack Crew Is A Uniquely Equipped Aerial Firefighting Resource

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Readiness in Action CAL FIRE crews from Prado Helitack, and the Pilot Rock Fire Center recently completed troop shuttle training—a key exercise that prepares firefighters to be transported safely and efficiently by helicopter during wildland incidents and mission tasked assignments. Troop shuttles allow crews to access remote terrain quickly, improve response times, and position firefighters exactly where they're needed during fast-moving fires. This training ensures our firefighters stay skille

Readiness in Action CAL FIRE crews from Prado Helitack, and the Pilot Rock Fire Center recently completed troop shuttle training—a key exercise that prepares firefighters to be transported safely and efficiently by helicopter during wildland incidents and mission tasked assignments. Troop shuttles allow crews to access remote terrain quickly, improve response times, and position firefighters exactly where they're needed during fast-moving fires. This training ensures our firefighters stay skille

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Our crews at Boggs Mountain Helitack remain steadfast in their commitment to excellence, continuing rigorous training sessions focused on night vision goggles and night operations. Over the past weeks, our dedicated crews have diligently trained across Sonoma, Lake, and Napa counties, preparing for their vital missions. We are pleased to share a video capturing the precision and dedication exhibited during their training flight on May 24, 2024. Witness firsthand the expertise and professionalism

Our crews at Boggs Mountain Helitack remain steadfast in their commitment to excellence, continuing rigorous training sessions focused on night vision goggles and night operations. Over the past weeks, our dedicated crews have diligently trained across Sonoma, Lake, and Napa counties, preparing for their vital missions. We are pleased to share a video capturing the precision and dedication exhibited during their training flight on May 24, 2024. Witness firsthand the expertise and professionalism

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VWS Helitack ground crews were deployed alongside Leading Edge Aviation’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF) to assist with a fire that broke out at Laborie Wine Estate in Paarl on Saturday. | Volunteer Wildfire Services

VWS Helitack ground crews were deployed alongside Leading Edge Aviation’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF) to assist with a fire that broke out at Laborie Wine Estate in Paarl on Saturday. | Volunteer Wildfire Services

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Recently, CAL FIRE Helitack crews from around the state wrapped up a two-week comprehensive air rescue training at Vina Helitack base. When we’re not fighting fires, we train to be fully prepared to respond to any emergency incident. #AllHazard #AllRisk #CALFIREAviation | CAL FIRE

Recently, CAL FIRE Helitack crews from around the state wrapped up a two-week comprehensive air rescue training at Vina Helitack base. When we’re not fighting fires, we train to be fully prepared to respond to any emergency incident. #AllHazard #AllRisk #CALFIREAviation | CAL FIRE

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Helitack crews removed about one and half miles of hose from the containment line in the southeast corner of the #fourconersfire Monday. A Type 2 helicopter carried more than 2200 pounds of hose, pumps, gas cans and hardware to the Incident Command Post. In this video, Helitack crew member Harry Frazier based in New Meadows, Idaho explains how sling loads help remove gear safely and efficiently. | U.S. Forest Service - Payette National Forest

Helitack crews removed about one and half miles of hose from the containment line in the southeast corner of the #fourconersfire Monday. A Type 2 helicopter carried more than 2200 pounds of hose, pumps, gas cans and hardware to the Incident Command Post. In this video, Helitack crew member Harry Frazier based in New Meadows, Idaho explains how sling loads help remove gear safely and efficiently. | U.S. Forest Service - Payette National Forest

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Custer County Marine Deputy John Haugh shuttles helitack crews across Redfish Lake to access the Bench Lake Fire on Thursday, July 18. The fire was 2,037 acres and 8% contained as of Friday afternoon, Great Basin Team 4 reported. Video courtesy of Trevor Frandsen/Great Basin Team 4. | Idaho Mountain Express

Custer County Marine Deputy John Haugh shuttles helitack crews across Redfish Lake to access the Bench Lake Fire on Thursday, July 18. The fire was 2,037 acres and 8% contained as of Friday afternoon, Great Basin Team 4 reported. Video courtesy of Trevor Frandsen/Great Basin Team 4. | Idaho Mountain Express

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How Utah's new helitack program should help crews attack wildfire

Colorado helitack crews utilize new training in high-altitude rescue over the weekend

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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HELITACK DEPLOYED | FRANSCHHOEK FIRE 🔥 This morning, our VWS Helitack team was deployed to support Winelands Fire Protection Association and Cape Winelands DM at the Franschhoek fire. Helitack crews are specially trained to operate in steep and remote terrain, rapidly suppressing fires, constructing containment lines, and coordinating aerial water drops. Our operations are made possible thanks to the skilled pilots from @LEADINGEDGEAVIATIONSA, who safely transport and support the team during co

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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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Helicopter firefighters see rise in weather-related rescue missions in Colorado

New helitack program helps fight fires from above

This video shows our initial attack on the #SmittleFire through the eyes of our Boggs Mountain Helitack Crew. Behind an aggressive attack that included fire engines, dozers, hand crews, water tenders, fixed-winged aircraft and helicopters, we were able to contain this fire to just 5.3 acres burned. | CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit

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Mesa Verde Helitack responded quickly to the fires that swept through western Colorado earlier this week. Their rapid action helped slow the spread and support crews on the ground. 📸 @aus_tinl 🤘🏻. #caughtthefirebug #aviation #usfs #sky #fire #smoke #mountains #helitack #helicopters #pilot #wildfire | Caught The Fire Bug

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Pilots and fire captains from our Boggs Mountain Helitack Base are in their night vision goggle (NVG) transition training this month. Crews are introduced to NVG nomenclature, aviation physiology, emergency procedures at night and fire suppression flight profiles. Moving into our third season of NVG fire suppression, CAL FIRE is expanding its capability footprint by leveraging standardization and mastering crew resource management to achieve excellence. | CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit

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Check out this video of Ravendale Helitack Crew H553 training for a hover hookup! This maneuver is used when there is not enough room to safely get the helicopter, a Bell 407 HP, on the ground to pick up equipment. Crews practice this operation at their home base in Ravendale, CA to be prepared when out in the field fighting wildfires. Video by Jeremy Stocks, BLM #FireYear2020 #DOIDelivers #FireJob #NotYourOrdinaryJob Bureau of Land Management Fire and Aviation Bureau of Land Management | Bureau

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Footage from inside Copter 612 as the Boggs Mountain Helitack Crew is inserted into the #PickettFire. The fire remains at 6,803 acres and is 13% contained. There are 2,045 personnel assigned to the incident Monday. Crews will be focused on reinforcing direct control lines and constructing secondary control lines. Find the latest information on evacuations here: https://protect.genasys.com/search?z=14&latlon=38.578134,-121.494421 Find more details on the fire here: https://fire.ca.gov/incidents/2

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#WildFireWednesday When the terrain is tough and time is critical, Helitack is how CAL FIRE gets there fast. Helitack crews are a blend of aviation (helicopter) and firefighting (attack), using helicopters to reach remote areas and support wildland fire and rescue missions from the air. See behind the scenes at the Alma Helitack Base and see the prep, precision, and teamwork that keeps their crew ready: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiMMSVoktls #CALFIRE #CALFIREMEU #HowardForestHelitack #AlmaH

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Last year we stopped by Alma Helitack as part of an SCU station tour day. Now, we’re giving you a closer look! Step inside the world of the Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk and the remarkable work our helitack crews carry out every day. From the ground to the skies, CAL FIRE is there 💪🔥 | CAL FIRE Local 2881

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The Chuchupate Helitack crew from the Los Padres National Forest is here assisting the #GarnetFire on the Sierra National Forest with their Type 2 Bell 205A1 UH-1 helicopter. This 1975 Huey is a civilian variant helicopter that can seat up to nine passengers including the pilot. It also carries a 320-gallon water tank with a snorkel system that can refill in just a foot of water, making every drop count. The Bell 205A1 is an asset on this fire whether needed for water drops, transporting teams i

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Adding helitack crew is ‘the next logical step’ in subduing Utah wildfires, state official says

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Basic Helicopter Operations and Safety (BHOS) training with Boggs Mountain Helitack

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Aaerial look at helitack crews operations from above

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Arya Dayabhai on Instagram: "668 arriving for fuel and taking off to continue battling The Lakes fires (01/01/2025). #video #aviation #helitack @helitak.ffe @dfes_wa @lumix @lumix_au FZ10002"

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Inbound for the drop! Supporting our hard working Helitack Crews.

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US Forest Service National Rappel Training

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How to Heli Tack

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CalFire DOZER, Crews & Engines Responding Code-3 to a Wildfire!

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