The Corpo Nazionale dei Vigili del Fuoco is part of the Ministry of Interior and is in charge of firefighting, public aid and civil defense in general. It was the first italian government organisation, after the air force, to used helicopters.
09-Nov-24 - The Italian National Fire Corps ordered eight Leonardo AW139 helicopters in a special configuration dedicated to mountain operations and firefighting to replace the remaining Agusta AB412. The Corps already operates 28 AW139s #firefighting
18-Jun-19 - Italian firefighters Corps, Vigili del Fuoco, confirmed other five AW139 helicopters in addition of the 3 ordered early this year in order to replace the AB412 fleet. As of today, 61 AW139s are flying with different Italian government agencies #firefighting
18-Apr-19 - Italian National Fire Corps (Vigili del Fuoco) received first 2 of 3 (plus 12 options) AW139 to start replace aging AB412 helicopters #firefighting
14-Dec-18 - Italian firefighters (Vigili del Fuoco) will receive 3 AW139 next year to begin replacement of AB412. Another 12 in option. Trento province unit use the type since 2011 #firefighting
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