County looking to buy second helicopter for night missions as it takes hard look at fire response
County also looking at buying more water tenders and wants to delve into wildfire preparedness across agencies ...
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CAL FIRE firefighters could become year-round employees, new bill proposes
and all CAL FIRE helicopter bases to be fully operational year-round. Employing firefighters year-round is expected to cost the state $175 million to $185 million annually, said McGuire.
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California Wildfire Map Update As 5 New Fires Erupt
A firefighting helicopter drops water as the Hughes Fire burns north of Los Angeles on January 22, 2025, near Castaic, California. A firefighting helicopter drops water as the Hughes Fire burns ...