SPEED. POWER. PRECISION.
A permanent Type 1 firefighting helicopter designed for Tahoe's terrain and threat profile. This is not supplemental support. It is our primary defense.
A Tahoe dedicated night flying Type 1 helicopter can be airborne within six minutes, day or night, 365 days a year, under most weather conditions, providing critical protection for the greater Lake Tahoe Region in both Nevada and California.
Travel 45 miles iN XX minutes
Deliver 7-12 firefighters
deliver Up to 1,000 gallons of water Per drop
Comprehensive Capabilities
Fire Operations
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Aggressive initial attack, aiming to suppress 95% of all fires to under 10 acres day or night.
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Night reconnaissance and suppression.
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Rapid Helitack deployment for ground firefighters.
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Aerial vegetation and fuels management.
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From Acquisition to Full Protection
Total Investment: $28.3 Million
2025
$10 Million | Acquisition
Secure the helicopter, train crew, and obtain critical equipment
2026
$10 Million | Infrastructure & Operations
Build the heli-tack base and begin life-saving service
2027
$8.3 Million | Full Capacity
Achieve 24/7 operations with night-flight readiness
The Foundation is Built
Site for heli-tack base approved
Governance and feasibility established
Support secured from regional, state, and federal partners
The Tahoe Fire Helicopter project is real, ready, and waiting for funding.
Approved Tahoe Fire Helicopter Helitack Base
Zephyr Cove, Nevada
Approvals and Partnerships
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Approvals secured
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Key partnerships established
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Ensuring project implementation and long-term stability
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