The Firehawk helicopters are operated by the Czech Republics Ministry of the Interior, built in Poland by PZL Mielec, and assigned to the European Unions RescEU reserve, enabling rapid cross-border aerial firefighting and disaster response missions across Europe.
Jul 15, 2026 · PZL Mielec has started production of Europe’s first Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters for the Czech Republic, supporting the EU’s RescEU aerial firefighting and emergency response capability.