A new $2.6M copter will be flown by LAFD pilots who manage air space for all responding aircraft during disasters.
The Los Angeles Fire Department on Wednesday, March 29, took ownership of a $2.6 million Fire-7, a high-tech Bell 505 light-duty helicopter that LAFD will use for “helicopter coordination and observation” during incidents like wildfires which require multiple aircraft to respond.
LAFD Fire Chief Kristin Crowley talks about its latest helicopter, Fire 7, a $2.6 million-dollar Bell 505 light-duty helicopter at LAFD Fire Station 114 at Van Nuys Airport Wednesday, March 29, 2023. The new helicopter is the second Bell 505 aircraft the LAFD uses for HLCO and observation during incidents, including wildfires and other emergencies requiring multiple aircraft. HLCO pilots are responsible for managing air space and flight communications for all responding aircraft.
The Los Angeles City Fire Department unveiled its latest helicopter, Fire 7, a $2.6 million-dollar Bell 505 light-duty helicopter at LAFD Fire Station 114 at Van Nuys Airport Wednesday, March 29, 2023. The new helicopter is the second Bell 505 aircraft the LAFD uses for HLCO and observation during incidents, including wildfires and other emergencies requiring multiple aircraft. HLCO pilots are responsible for managing air space and flight communications for all responding aircraft.
The Los Angeles City Fire Department unveiled its latest helicopter, Fire 7, a $2.6 million-dollar Bell 505 light-duty helicopter at LAFD Fire Station 114 at Van Nuys Airport Wednesday, March 29, 2023. The new helicopter is the second Bell 505 aircraft the LAFD uses for HLCO and observation during incidents, including wildfires and other emergencies requiring multiple aircraft. HLCO pilots are responsible for managing air space and flight communications for all responding aircraft.
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