San Diego Fire Dept. Places Order for Sikorsky Black Hawk Helicopter

Sikorsky has been notified by the City of San Diego of its intent to purchase an S-70i Black Hawk helicopter in a baseline configuration for firefighting and search and rescue missions. A Firehawk helicopter performs aerial firefighting and additionally, can plan missions and direct other firefighting aircraft, and provide emergency medical service transport, search and rescue, and logistic support. Once modified by a specialist outfitter in 2018, it will be equipped with a 1,000-gallon (3,785-liter) water tank, extended landing gear, single pilot cockpit layout and a medically-equipped interior.