Rapid aerial fire suppression with mission-ready rotorcraft.
Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters equipped for wildfire response, water delivery, and mission-critical fire support operations. Deployed rapidly with certified crews and comprehensive logistics support.
Comprehensive aerial firefighting solutions
Rapid deployment, external load operations, and mission-critical support for wildfire response.
Rapid Deployment
15-minute alert status with Black Hawk and Chinook aircraft configured for immediate fire response missions.
External Load Operations
Bambi bucket and water cannon systems with precision delivery capabilities for targeted fire suppression.
Crewed Mission Support
Experienced flight crews and ground support teams trained for wildfire operations and challenging environments.
Rugged Operations
Proven performance in high-altitude, high-temperature, and smoke-filled environments typical of wildfire zones.
Maintenance Readiness
Dedicated maintenance teams ensuring 100% mission readiness with rapid turnaround between sorties.
Extended Operations
Day/night capability with NVG-equipped aircraft for sustained fire suppression operations.
Black Hawk & Chinook fire suppression
Purpose-configured rotorcraft for optimal firefighting performance.
Sikorsky Black Hawk
- Water Capacity
- 660-1,000 gallon buckets
- Response Time
- 15-minute alert status
- Crew
- Pilot, Co-pilot, Crew Chief
- Operations
- Day/night with NVG capability
Boeing Chinook
- Water Capacity
- 2,000-2,500 gallon systems
- Payload
- Multiple bucket configurations
- Crew
- Pilot, Co-pilot, 2 Flight Engineers
- Operations
- Extended endurance missions
Comprehensive fire suppression services
End-to-end support for successful aerial firefighting operations.
Flight Operations Support
- Mission planning and coordination
- Weather assessment and flight routing
- Air traffic control liaison
- Safety management systems
Maintenance & Field Support
- On-site maintenance teams
- Rapid AOG response
- Component replacement and repair
- Pre/post-flight inspections
Logistics & Parts
- Mobile spare parts inventory
- Fuel and fluid management
- Ground support equipment
- Transportation and deployment
Training & Sustainment
- Firefighting flight operations
- Crew resource management
- Safety and emergency procedures
- Equipment operation training
Fire suppression in action
Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters delivering critical wildfire response.
Black Hawk Fire Suppression
UH-60 conducting water bucket operations
Chinook Heavy Lift
CH-47 with enhanced water delivery system
Crew Operations
Ground crew preparing for fire suppression mission
Wildfire Response
Aerial firefighting in mountainous terrain
Need aerial fire suppression support?
Contact our fire suppression team for rapid deployment capabilities and mission planning support.
Emergency Fire Support
(707) 502-5272
24/7 rapid response for wildfire operations
Mission Planning
AlexSchwab@praviationtec.com
Expert consultation for fire suppression operations
PR Aviation LLC — Black Hawk & Chinook fire suppression specialists standing by.