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LA County firefighters unveil new HeloPod® in Rancho Palos Verdes

HeloPod® was the center of attention on June 20, 2023, as the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD), in partnership with California Water Service (Cal Water) and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, commissioned a new HeloPod firefighting dip source and cistern. The...

Sikorsky gives presentation mentioning HeloPod®

On May 18, Sikorsky (part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation) presented a paper and presentation at the VFS Forum 79 in West Palm Beach, FL.  The discussion was in regards to the overall effectiveness of helicopters as firefighting resources.  An excerpt from the...

Fleets of HeloPod® units being places throughout California

Cal Fire, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, Ventura County, Lake County; These are but a few of the many that are expanding their currents fleet of HeloPod® units throughout California. From the Mexico Border to the Oregon Territory, virtually all of California is...

Rancho Palos Verdes adds new HeloPod®

The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council authorized the placement of a Los Angeles County Fire Department HeloPod® #10 at the Ken Dyda Civic Center. Rancho Palos Verde City Council – HeloPod Staff Report RPV CC 01-17-2023 Agenda w HeloPod...

Riverside County received funding for two HeloPod® units

Riverside County Fire / CAL FIRE receives funding for 2 Helicopter Dip Tanks called HeloPods® and custom tactical Tilt Trailer from County Board of Supervisors.  The HeloPods® will be placed in Idyllwild and Pine Cove Water will host Dip Site and provide water to the...