CAL FIRE

CalFire

Firefighters

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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is the states primary wildland firefighting agency, protecting over 31 million acres (125,000 km²) of Californias privately owned wildlands. With nearly 9,000 firefighters and staff, CAL FIRE responds to more than 450,000 emergency incidents annually, including an average of 5,600 wildland fires that burn approximately 172,000 acres (696 km²) each year. The Department operates one of the worlds largest aerial firefighting fleets, comprising over 60 aircraft, including air tankers, helicopters, and tactical airplanes.

News

CAL FIRE and Sikorsky Unveil Plan to Innovate Aerial Firefighting

Sep 3, 2025 · Sikorsky and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) have announced a 5-year initiative to expand the research, innovation, and operational capabilities of aviation resources to fight against wildfires
CAL FIRE Completed its S-70i Firehawk Helicopter Fleet

Jul 31, 2025 · California has completed a multi-year effort to modernize its aerial firefighting fleet with the final delivery of two of its Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk helicopters. The last two aircraft arrived in Sacramento, bringing CAL FIRE’s fleet to a total of
CATIS Next-Generation Platform for CAL FIRE Wildfire Response

Apr 30, 2025 · The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is introducing the CAL FIRE Aviation Tracking and Information System (CATIS), based on the TracPlus FireFlyte platform. This next-generation solution replaces legacy tools with streamlined dat
Vita Rescue Systems for CAL FIRE’s Firehawk Fleet

Jan 30, 2025 · Vita Inclinata delivered sixteen Vita Rescue System (VRS) units to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for its Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopter fleet
Bluedrop Hoist Training for CAL FIRE

Jul 1, 2023 · Bluedrop awarded two Hoist Mission Training System contract by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection – CAL FIRE
California Guard and Firefighters Annual Training

May 3, 2023 · California Army and Air National Guard joined the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) in Ione, Amador County for their annual wildland firefighting training

Oct 1, 2021 · Wireless Intercom for CAL FIRE Firehawk
Apr 19, 2021 · Firecat Super Puma in USA
Sep 16, 2020 · National Guard to Assist with California Wildfires
Jun 10, 2020 · Helinet Adds Black Hawk for California Firefighting
Feb 27, 2020 · Aerial Firefighting AFF North America 2020
Jan 28, 2020 · Goodrich Rescue Hoist for Firehawk
Dec 10, 2019 · Three New Firehawk Helicopters for California
Nov 16, 2018 · Firefighter Helicopters in the California’ Woolsey Fire
May 23, 2018 · CAL FIRE Orders Firehawk
Mar 5, 2018 · California Wild Fires 2017

Feb 22, 2018 · Aerial Firefighting North America Conference 2018
Jan 25, 2018 · U.S. Aerial Firefighters 2017 Balance
Aug 2, 2017 · CAL FIRE Chooses Tracplus and Flightcell
Apr 28, 2017 · Wildland Firefighting Exercise 2017 Coming Up
Apr 17, 2016 · Nevada National Guard Train with California Firefighters
Feb 12, 2016 · Marines Osprey Tilt-Rotor Can Support Cal Fire
Aug 6, 2015 · California Army National Guard Assists Rocky Fire
Apr 15, 2015 · DynCorp to Continue Support CAL FIRE
Apr 7, 2015 · California National Guard Prepares for Fire Season
Feb 4, 2015 · DynCorp to Continue Support CAL FIRE

Models

	Bell 205
2019-	Sikorsky Firehawk

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