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

Dec. 18, 2017

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.

Rendering of the Firehawk that will provide the City of San Diego Fire Department an essential, multi-mission helicopter to protect the lives and property of San Diego’s citizens.

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.