I came across this video early this week of helicopters working to support wildland firefighters on the ground on a 15 acre brush fire near a Los Angeles CA freeway. I am reminded that those flying aerial attack on a fire do so to support the firefighters on the ground. I like this video because in addition to seeing helicopters working the fire you see the firefighters on the ground. From what I understand from the information in the video, the fire was contained at 15 acres. Nice job everyone!
direct link to video on youtube
I have blogged about aerial wildland firefighting since 2009. I am not a firefighter and am not a pilot, just an interested bystander who wants to learn more and share what I learn here. Join me here as I blog on the aircraft and the pilots who fight wildland fires from the air in support of crews on the ground. I also blog on concerns affecting fire crews on the ground as well as other aviation and meteorology issues. Learn what it takes to do jobs that are staffed by the best of the best.
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