Cal Fire San Diego is keeping an eye on the weather in case possible thunderstorms spark fires. But they're ready for anything with the addition of a Type 1 helicopter known for its swift maneuvers and extra large water drops.
Type 1 helicopters are the fastest, largest capacity, and most expensive in the fleet. The Sky Crane is being leased by the state, but will be managed by Cal Fire San Diego and operate out of the Ramona Airport. It will be available to fight fires throughout the region.
Czapinski said they're anticipating an aggressive fire season."An aircraft like this, with its capabilities, is definitely a welcome change. It's nice to be able to have the resources at our disposal here in San Diego, to be able to call and be able to request and get those resources there to help us put the fire out as soon as possible."
He said adding more resources means better protection, saying,"We’re just trying to bolster our firefighting capabilities to help San Diego and its residents." Shoots said we can all do something to be fire safe and ready, and said it’s never too late to clear dry brush and remove anything that is up against your home that poses an extra fire danger. But he said there is one exception:"The caveat with that is, absolutely any kind of mechanized clearing outside, anything that can start a fire this time of year, has a lot greater potential to do so.
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