The county Board of Supervisors this week unanimously approved the purchase of a $38 million Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk ...

The Firehawk nearly triples the region's helicopter water-drop capacity and ensures dedicated night-flying capability.

San Diego County purchased a Firehawk helicopter capable of fighting wildfires at night, marking a significant expansion of ...

A typical early lesson in first aid class is always be cautious when responding to an emergency; you don't want to become the emergency. Two emergency responders in France found out the hard way. A ...

CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Large retardant planes get much of the focus of wildfire-fighting attention, but the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office pointed out Monday just how key the water-scooping planes ...

A firefighting helicopter crew’s decision to fly an altitude higher than they were cleared for and the subsequent rapid descent led to the deaths of three people in a midair collision in 2023, ...

The helicopter that crashed into a private lake in the Sweetwater area on Friday, Aug. 22, while fighting the Derby Fire was extracted from the area on Tuesday, although details on the crash remain ...

A helicopter fighting a massive wildfire in France crashed into a lake while attempting to pick up water to refill its reservoir. The dramatic incident occurred above Rosporden Lake shortly after 7 pm ...