Aerial Firefighting with a UH-60 Black Hawk

Helinet Aviation Services Brings the Black Hawk to the Firefight

Through Helinet’s partnership with the Black Hawk’s two private owners – Brown Helicopter, Inc. and Anduze Helicopter – the aircraft is supported by a team of pilots, a fuel truck, back-up equipment, and maintenance and support technicians. It was launched on its first firefighting mission – the Mineral Fire in Fresno County – On July 15, 2020, after it was acctivated under a “call when needed” (CWN) contract Helinet has with Cal Fire. The aircraft is also on CWN contracts with the U.S. Forest Service and the Oregon Department of Forestry.