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CAL FIRE is expanding its capacity to deploy Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) for both fuel reduction work and wildland firefighting. CAL FIRE UAS pilots go through a series of courses designed to increase their skills. The Aerial Ignition Hybrid Academy is a national course that expands pilots’ skillset to include the ability to perform burning operations. By deploying UAS, decision-makers reduce the risk to crews. UAS are part of the larger CAL FIRE aviation family, and during missions, are use

CAL FIRE is proud to announce the first of the CAL FIRE Hawks, an S70i helicopter, is now in service and ready to take to the skies! We look forward to using this tool to enhance our capabilities and increase operational safety so we can better serve the citizens of #California. | CAL FIRE