Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Patrick Blaise, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron THREE (HSC-3), makes a water pickup during an aerial firefighting mission. HSC-3 and HSC-21 are assisting CALFIRE by providing aircrews flying specially-equipped MH-60S helicopters to conduct aerial water drops against several wildfires in eastern San Diego County. San Diego HSC squadrons are trained for fire-fighting missions at the Navy's Southern California offshore training ranges and conduct semi-annual joint training with CALFIRE to ensure interoperability and an immediate response capability in support of local authorities for emergency events.
Date Taken: | 08.16.2012 |
Date Posted: | 08.17.2012 13:03 |
Photo ID: | 647042 |
VIRIN: | 120816-N-MF277-433 |
Resolution: | 2100x1500 |
Size: | 1.67 MB |
Location: | EASTERN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, US |
Web Views: | 55 |
Downloads: | 10 |
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