Recognition Guide
Firefi ghting Aircraft Recognition GuideCAL FIRE Aircraft Contact Frequency CAL FIRE Air Program has long been the premier fi refi ghting aviation program in the world. CAL FIRE s fl eet of over 50 fi xed wing and rotary wing, make it the largest department owned fl eet of aerial fi refi ghting equipment in the world. CAL FIRE s aircraft are strategically located throughout the state at CAL FIRE s 13 airbases and nine helicopter ProgramCAL FIRE fi rst began using airtankers in the 1950s when agriculture spraying planes were used to drop water on fi res.
helicopters in the world that uses three turbine engines and can be refueled in fl ight. The aircraft is used to transport personnel and equipment, and lift heavy loads. The CH53E is capable of lifting 16 tons, transporting the load 50 miles and then returning. The aircraft is a shipboard helicopter confi gured
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