Orange County Fire Authority firefighters now have a more accessible source from which to to gather water with the grand opening of a new helopod, or helicopter water resupply station, which opened on Dec. 15. The helopod’s opening signifies a partnership…
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…
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…
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…
Pump Pod™ Units total saved / recirculated water over 300,000,000 gallons and rising
Now with dozens of Pump Pod™ Units in operation throughout California, the water savings are adding up quickly as we will surpass 100,000,000 gallons saved per year by the end of the first quarter of 2023! By popular request, PumpPodUSA has…
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
Monterey Peninsula College receives Pump Pod™ Unit
Monterey Peninsula College and the Monterey Fire Training Chiefs Association team up to enhance their collective training for Fire Fighters and Engineers while leading the way in their commitment to the environment and real world water savings!