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NewsDecember 29, 2017

Calif. Fire Rescue Purchases $19.8M Helicopter

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.

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NewsDecember 21, 2017

L.A. County Fire Adds Two Black Hawk Helicopters to Fleet

The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s new Black Hawks will be upfitted with a 1,000-gallon water tank, extended landing gear, a medically equipped interior, and a single pilot cockpit.

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NewsSeptember 19, 2017

Texas County Approves Funding for New Helicopter Fleet

All aircraft in the Travis County, Texas, STAR Flight fleet will have a 300-gallon water dropping capacity, the ability to travel longer distances without refueling, and can transport fire crews.

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NewsAugust 23, 2017

Helicopter in Va. Police Crash Had Past Engine Problems

The police helicopter involved in a crash that killed two Virginia state troopers near Charlottesville earlier this month had previous mechanical problems.

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NewsAugust 2, 2017

First Airbus H145 Joins Las Vegas PD

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) will soon become the first law enforcement agency in the United States to operate the twin-engine Airbus Helicopters H145.

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NewsJuly 26, 2017

Calif. Sheriff Modernizes Air Fleet With New Helicopters

San Bernandino County, Calif., will use the helicopters for patrol, high-altitude rescues, and fire suppression.

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NewsJuly 19, 2017

Los Angeles County to Buy Firefighting Helicopters for $29M

Los Angeles County has authorized the purchase of two firefighting helicopters for approximately $29.43 million. The Fire Department is expected to receive two Sikorsky S70i Firehawk helicopters in December.

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NewsMay 4, 2017

N.Y. State Police to Purchase $12.5M Helicopter

The new helicopter will be used for state business and will be available to transport N.Y. Governor Andrew Cuomo when needed.

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ArticlesMay 20, 2016

How to Choose a Helicopter for Your Agency

Focus on the missions you need accomplished before picking a model.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2016

Tucson Police Department Grounds Aircraft After Audit

The Tucson PD's airborne unit was only 58% in compliance with ALEA standards, placing it at high operational risk.

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