Episode
Cal Fire’s Aerial Firefighting Fleet
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- Jun 22, 2026
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- 99
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Summary
Cal Fire Aviation keeps California’s skies on high alert with a fleet of 68 aircraft, including legendary workhorses like the UH-1H Super Huey and cutting-edge upgrades like the Sikorsky S-70I Cal Fire Hawk. These machines drop water, rescue crews, and battle fires fast—day or night—with the Grumman S-2 tankers covering the state in under 20 minutes. Together, they form a powerful aerial defense, protecting communities from wildfire’s fury. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e46b8ee1ea306295