MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
The San Diego Fire-Rescue has added an S-70i Firehawk helicopter to its fleet, capable of flying at night and carrying and dropping 1,000 gallons of water in a single load.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has signed a contract for four Leonardo AW139 Intermediate twin engine helicopters, which will be used for fire suppression, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.
The City of San Diego plans to spend $21 million over the next five years to replace the Police Department’s aging fleet of four helicopters purchased in 2004 and 2005.
Although the new helicopters are part of the State Highway Patrol fleet, the majority of missions conducted by the helicopters are to help local agencies in the area.
According to an audit report, the Tennessee Valley Authority failed to provide the necessary documentation when flying helicopters.
The helicopter is fitted with a 12-gallon auxiliary fuel tank, 3,600-pound cargo hook, high-visibility main rotor blades, and wire strike protection.
The City of San Diego (Calif.) has added a S-70 Black Hawk helicopter with the engine power to carry more than four tons of water.
The Lee County (Fla.) Mosquito Control District is upgrading its aircraft fleet with six new Airbus H125 helicopters. Each helicopter is capable of hauling more equipment and product than the district's previous aircraft, allowing the district to reduce its fleet.