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Stories : Safety

Eyes in the Sky Help Fire Suppression Fleet Fly Around the Clock

The helitanker and reconnaissance pilots of SCE’s Quick Reaction Force provide dramatic wildfire-fighting benefits.

David Song

David Song

ENERGIZED by Edison Writer

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Photo Credit: Joseph Foulk, Elisa Ferrari

Video Credit: Joseph Foulk, Roberto Lazarte

Published on March 27, 2023

Tags: Wildfire Mitigation Plan, helitanker, wildfire safety