Lawsuits: Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office ignored safety of doomed helicopter
The morning of July 16, 2022, four first responders with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office air support unit climbed aboard what lawsuits describe as a death trap. The three crew members who ...
In rugged El Dorado County, the 'Echo 1' helicopter has become a lifesaving tool
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Program is approaching a milestone after years of planning and development: ...
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RivCo Board OKs Sheriff’s Contract with Rotary Flight Training Facility
The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s proposed contract with a Costa Mesa-based ...
How El Dorado County's new helicopter is saving lives
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Program is approaching a milestone after years of planning and development: ...
County looking to buy second helicopter for night missions as it takes hard look at fire response
County also looking at buying more water tenders and wants to delve into wildfire preparedness across agencies ...
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Flight-time experience can vary widely between military, commercial helicopter pilots
AND IT’S A SIMILAR STORY WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT POSTING, WHICH REQUIRES AT LEAST 4000 HOURS LOGGED. CAPTAIN ROY SAYS MILITARY HELICOPTER PILOTS JUST DON’T GET ENOUGH TIME ...
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Board OKs Sheriff’s contract with rotary flight training facility
"Riverside County residents and businesses benefit from the expertise of highly trained helicopter pilots who provide aerial law enforcement support and search and rescue missions,'' the sheriff's ...
San Diego boosts wildfire readiness with $15M helicopter plan
The county board votes 4-0 to enhance fire defense, including adding a new $20M helicopter, amid rising concerns over ...