South Australia bolsters firefighting fleet with new Blackhawk chopper
South Australia's Country Fire Service (CFS) has added a new Blackhawk helicopter to its fleet to fight bushfires in the upcoming season.
The Blackhawk, renowned for its speed, mobility, and heavy lifting capacity, will serve as a crucial tool in combating wildfires from above.
"We are determined to ensure we have the technology, the aircraft available for what is expected to be a very hot and very dry season," Emergency Services Minister Dan Cregan said.
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South Australia's Country Fire Service (CFS) has added a new Blackhawk helicopter to its fleet to fight bushfires in the upcoming season. Nine
The latest Blackhawk joins four others in the CFS fleet, each capable of carrying up to 4500 litres of water.
Funded by the Federal Government, the Blackhawk will also be deployed to Western Australia and Victoria if required.
It will also assist the State Emergency Service (SES) in responding to various crises, including flood-related emergencies and community isolation.
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The Blackhawk, renowned for its speed, mobility, and heavy lifting capacity, will serve as a crucial tool in combating wildfires from above. Nine
With the acquisition of the new Blackhawk, the CFS now boasts a fleet of 31 aircraft for what is expected to be a busy bushfire season.
"Our soil dryness is double what it should be at this point in the year," Nik Stanley from the CFS said.
This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress.
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