Cal Fire uses augmented reality to train for emergencies
SACRAMENTO -- Stepping into a virtual world to stay safe in the real one, Cal Fire is using augmented reality technology to ...
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LA firefighters are water-bombing flames from above. These are the aircraft being used
"These aircraft, highly skilled pilots, and aviation support staff are strategically located throughout California at our 14 air tanker bases, 10 CAL FIRE helitack bases and one CAL FIRE/San Diego ...
Outside27d
What It’s Like to Be an Aerial Tanker Pilot During the L.A. Fires
“The Palisades and Eaton fires are in the top three worst fires I’ve worked in my 30-year career,” says fire captain and helicopter coordinator John Williamson with Cal Fire, the fire ...
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National Guard Fights California Wildfires, Additional Assets Remain on Standby
before traveling with the aircrew on a repositioning flight to a CAL FIRE helitack base, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo: Air Force Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman) Soldiers and airmen from California’s Army ...
New York Magazine27d
L.A. Firefighters Brace For Return of Dangerous High Winds
The winds aren’t expected to be as extreme as they were a week ago, but will still be extremely dangerous. According to ...
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News Briefs
The Newsom Administration has also overseen the expansion of California’s aerial firefighting fleet, including the addition of more than 16 helicopters with several equipped for night operations, ...
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Fire Crews Quickly Control the Sepulveda Fire
Two CAL FIRE HAWKS from the Prado Helitack Base flew 5.1 and 4.4 hours, respectively, delivering nearly 80,000 gallons of water. Another CAL FIRE HAWK from Hemet-Ryan Helitack Base operated overnight, ...