LAFD helicopter pilots describe water drops, challenges of battling Palisades fire in high winds
Quick calculations, coordination, communication and feedback were key in helping helicopter pilots hit their spots.
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Facing treacherous winds and dangerous drones, L.A. fire pilots describe daring air drops
“There’s no words to describe, just, the horror,” said Joel Smith, a helicopter pilot for the Los Angeles Fire Department. Since the fires erupted Jan. 7, those pilots have been working ...
Los Angeles Times24d
With a forecast of dangerous winds, LAFD pre-deploys to avoid failings of Palisades fire
LAFD spokesperson Karla Tovar said in an email ... foot and in a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection helicopter — battling flames. The Times found that before the Jan. 7 ...
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LAFD helicopter pilots describe water drops, challenges of battling Palisades fire in high winds
LAFD’s helicopter pilots were ready to go. Using five medium-sized twin-engine helicopters, pilots, including Prince, battled heavy winds, while hovering 50 to 100 feet over steep terrain to ...