Born a BLACK HAWK® helicopter, the Sikorsky FIREHAWK® aircraft relies on its proven military design to endure the unrelenting physical stresses demanded of the aerial firefighting and utility missions.
Since 2000, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department has proven the operational performance of its S-70A™ FIREHAWK® helicopters, saving untold lives and properties as part of a highly effective air and ground wildland fire attack team.
Now, a new generation S-70i™ FIREHAWK® helicopter brings enhanced capability and flight safety to its high-payload role: extra power margin when dropping water or inserting firefighters at the fire line; 4 g maneuverability when fully loaded; a stronger airframe; and greater water drop control.
A true multi-mission aircraft, the FIREHAWK helicopter can be quickly reconfigured in flight for search and rescue, hoist rescues and medical transport, even with its 1,000-gallon (3,785 L) external water tank still attached.
In 2019, the State of California’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), LA County and the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department all added the S-70i FIREHAWK aircraft to their firefighting fleets.
"At hundreds of brush fires and medical rescues, the Sikorsky FIREHAWK® has proven to simply be the best all-in-one aerial firefighting weapon.” ~ Los Angeles County Fire Department Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby
Multi-Mission Capabilities

Firefighter Transport

Precision Water Drop

Search And Rescue

Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Relief

Emergency Medical Transport
S-70i™ FIREHAWK® Helicopter Walkaround
Cabin Configurations
Search and Rescue
Medevac
Firefighter Transport
*Additional seating options available
Troop Seats
*Additional seating options available
FIREHAWK® Helicopter: When Minutes Matter
A Reliable Helicopter For Your Most Demanding Wildfire Threats
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