A retired L.A. County fire captain knows firsthand what it’s like to wait on a helicopter to refill on water while he's ...

We put fire hydrants every 600 feet all around cities,” said Mark Whaling. “But when it comes to the helicopters, we weren’t ...

First used for the 2020 Blue Ridge Fire in Yorba Linda, 10 Heli-Hydrants have been built across Southern California and 16 more are in progress, according to Whaling. Helicopters are essential for ...