Helicopters are essential for firefighting. They can drop 1,000 gallons of water at once — some much more. That’s far more ...

Federal officials allege that the Bobcat fire, which burned more than 114,000 acres in 2020, ignited when trees that were not ...

One retired firefighter is offering a solution to make aerial firefighting missions easier. A Heli-Hydrant near San Diego was used nearly 40 times last fall, and officials from across Southern ...

A firefighting invention is gaining momentum across southern California. The heli-hydrant showcases a solution for additional water sources that can speed up aerial firefighting where open-water ...