Oregon Guard HH-60 Crew Fights Wildland Fire
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An Oregon Guard HH-60 crew conducted a wildland firefighting water bucket mission, saving homes from the Hagen Fire in Umatilla County. The crew, including Staff Sgt. Kyle Sanders, worked alongside a Cal Fire military helicopter manager to rotate through dip sites and strike a spot fire.
Why it matters
The use of military aircraft like the HH-60M Black Hawk for wildland firefighting demonstrates the versatility of defense technology in supporting domestic emergency response efforts.
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