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

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 ...

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 ...