The San Diego (Calif.) City Council approved the purchase of a helicopter for its Fire Rescue Department, as well as the construction of a 30,000-square-foot, $12 million hangar.
by Staff
December 29, 2017
San Diego City Council approved the purchase of a $19.8 million Firehawk for the city's fire-rescue department. Photo via Akradecki/Wikimedia
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San Diego City Council approved the purchase of a $19.8 million Firehawk for the city's fire-rescue department. Photo via Akradecki/Wikimedia
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) is adding a new Firehawk helicopter, capable of carrying 1,000 gallons of water, to its fleet next year, the City of San Diego announced.
The$19.8 million Firehawk, which is a modified version of the military grade Black Hawk, will perform aerial firefighting and assist with medical transports and search and rescue missions.
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“The Firehawk configuration of the Black Hawk is the most capable multi-mission, firefighting helicopter available, with proven military grade capabilities,” Fire-Rescue Chief Brian Fennessy said in a statement. “Fires are spreading faster and getting larger. The need for aircraft to carry more water has become critical.”
The San Diego City Council also approved the construction of a new, 30,000-square-foot, $12 million SDFD hangar, which will have space for five heavy-lift helicopters, offices, maintenance, and storage for 10,000 gallons of jet fuel.
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