The County of Los Angeles Fire Department has signed a contract with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, for two S-70i FIREHAWK helicopters. The aircraft will modernize the county’s rotary‑wing fleet and enhance round‑the‑clock wildfire suppression, rescue and EMS coverage across its roughly 4,000‑square‑mile jurisdiction.
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The contract adds two S-70i FIREHAWKs to Los Angeles County’s rotary‑wing capability, improving 24/7 wildfire suppression, rescue and EMS coverage across roughly 4,000 square miles.
The procurement follows similar regional investments — including San Diego’s approved $38M S-70 Firehawk purchase — showing growing local government spending on modern rotary firefighting assets. (https://hype.aero/?story=b22e53fa-3cda-4229-819c-3751167d4b46)
The move sits inside broader platform momentum and innovation: California agencies have recently taken delivery of S-70i Firehawks and are partnering with Sikorsky on autonomous-capable S-70i development, while OEMs such as Airbus are pressing certified alternatives into the U.S. firefighting market. (https://hype.aero/?story=43412298-9412-48c0-8498-bf75c4d14f3c) (https://hype.aero/?story=0121798b-c683-485b-a859-6a14248e5c6c) (https://hype.aero/?story=825e8cb4-e41a-4591-9aa4-e8c3b8d2781f)
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Two New S-70i Firehawks to Join L.A. County Fire Department Fleet • The Aviationist
LA County Fire Department Orders Two More Firehawk Helos • Aviation Week
(NL) Sikorsky delivers additional firefighting helicopters to Los Angeles • pilootenvliegtuig.nl
Los Angeles Fire modernizes fleet with two new FIREHAWKs • helicoptersmagazine.com
(PT) Los Angeles County Fire Department modernizes its helicopter fleet • aeroflap.com.br
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