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 ...
Expert and pilot weigh in on San Diego's congested airspace after DC midair crash
The San Diego International Airport is the busiest single runway airport in the country, according to a spokesperson.
San Diego County supervisors give green light to purchase firefighting equipment
Tuesday to purchase a twin-engine helicopter and more water tenders, and to promote more innovative brush management ...
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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Helicopter Joins San Diego County Blaze Firefighting Effort
A helicopter was seen taking part in the firefighting effort against the Border 2 Fire in San Diego County, California, on January 25. California fire officials said that as of January 25 the fire had ...
Has a commercial flight ever crashed in San Diego?
An Army helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet Wednesday night and all 64 people aboard were killed. Has anything like this ever happened in San Diego?
To ‘Honor Clyde’ – Why There’s a Helicopter at North Island Naval Air Station’s Front Gate
The H-60, coated with fresh blue and gold paint, honors Cmdr. Clyde Lassen, the late Naval Aviator and Medal of Honor ...
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County to Purchase New $18 Million Helicopter to Aid in Wildfire Fights
Prompted by the Los Angeles wildfire disaster, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to purchase a twin-engine helicopter and more water tenders. Board Vice Chair Terra Lawson ...