Cal Fire uses augmented reality to train for emergencies
Stepping into a virtual world to stay safe in the real one, Cal Fire is using augmented reality technology to train flight ...
CBS News16d
Firefighters fully control on brush fire burning in riverbed near Jurupa Valley homes
The Clay Fire was first reported at around 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday near Pedley Road and Van Buren Boulevard, according to Cal Fire/Riverside ... least one water-dropping helicopter could be seen ...
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How local crews battle fires near the U.S.-Mexico border
With Tijuana just miles from San Diego, CBS 8 spoke to Cal Fire Capt. Robert Johnson about their response when it comes to fires near the border. “We work with firefighters in Mexico," Johnson said.
KTLA20d
Hughes Fire leaves tens of thousands evacuated in northern L.A. County
Crews had built the containment level to 14%, according to Cal Fire. Firefighters continued to make progress overnight putting out flareups and dousing hotspots. Winds were relatively calm early ...
Los Angeles Daily News20d
LAFD helicopter pilots describe water drops, challenges of battling Palisades fire in high winds
By that point, helicopter pilots had been dropping water ... according to the latest Cal Fire numbers. Wind speeds factor in when deciding whether to ground aircraft. For the LAFD, the limitations ...
San Diego Union-Tribune20d
Photos: Rancho Bernardo fire
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The Washington Post20d
Valérie André, first woman to fly helicopter rescue missions in combat, dies at 102
Valérie André, a French military officer, brain surgeon and licensed pilot who was believed to be the first woman to fly helicopter rescue missions in combat zones — during the French ...
San Diego Union-Tribune20d
Crews quickly douse Rancho Bernardo fire that led hundreds to flee homes
A helicopter drops water as firefighters work ... a nearby shopping center parking lot where evacuees had been directed. CalFire engineer Nima Valleiy, from CalFire San Diego Crew 1, directs ...
Decider21d
When Will ‘Cobra Kai’ Return To Netflix? ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 6, Part 3 Premiere Date, Time, And More
It’s a bittersweet time to be a Cobra Kai fan. I can’t wait for Part 3 to drop, but I also don’t want to watch the final five episodes. Do you know what I mean? How do you expect me to say ...
Navy Times21d
How a Korean War helicopter pilot made Medal of Honor history
Lt. j.g. John Koelsch was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism as a rescue helicopter pilot during the Korean War. (U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command) During the Korean War ...
The Aviationist21d
U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter Shoots Down Houthi Drone for the First Time
The U.S. Navy’s premier anti-submarine (ASW) and anti-surface (ASuW) helicopter, the MH-60R Seahawk, has shot down its first drone, marking a new milestone for the service. During an address on ...