This group of helicopters includes two 3,000-gallon Boeing CH-47D Chinooks based in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, a Sikorsky S-61 with a 1,000-gallon tank in Ventura County, and a Sikorsky S-76 to provide intelligence, evaluate effectiveness of drops, and identify targets with a laser designator. They interview Brian Fennessy, Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority about the Quick Reaction Force that has been partially financed with nearly $18 million from Southern California Edison since June 15 this year. EDT 60 minutes will broadcast a piece about the very large helicopters being used in Southern California this year. 27, 2021: CBS has what looks like the entire transcript of the piece that aired Sunday night.) This article first appeared on Fire Aviation. 24, 2021 Chinook dropping water at night.
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