A retired Los Angeles County firefighter has developed the Heli-Hydrant - a small, open tank that can be located in urban areas to give helicopters a much closer water source.

According to the Associated Press, Mark Whaling's innovative Heli-Hydrant is transforming wildfire response efforts in ...

As Massachusetts approaches Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is ...

A retired L.A. County fire captain knows firsthand what it’s like to wait on a helicopter to refill on water while he's ...

Heli-Hydrants give firefighting helicopters quicker access to water, helping crews battle California wildfires faster. View ...