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.
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CAL FIRE and Sikorsky Unveil Plan to Innovate Aerial Firefighting
03-Sep-25 - 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 #firefighting
CAL FIRE Completed its S-70i Firehawk Helicopter Fleet
31-Jul-25 - 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 16 stationed throughout the state #firefighting
CATIS Next-Generation Platform for CAL FIRE Wildfire Response
30-Apr-25 - 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 data capture, real-time insights, and modern aviation analytics #firefighting
Vita Rescue Systems for CAL FIRE’s Firehawk Fleet
30-Jan-25 - 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 #firefighting
Bluedrop Hoist Training for CAL FIRE
01-Jul-23 - Bluedrop awarded two Hoist Mission Training System contract by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection – CAL FIRE #hoist| More News ... |  |
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