Helicopters perform a series of necessary duties from troop transport and logistics to close-air support that modern militaries rely upon Countries like Italy and Germany rank fairly high in this ...

As devastating wildfires burn in Northern California, helicopters are used to drop massive amounts of water where the flames are burning the most. One area where firefighters are replenishing the ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Firefighters use all types of equipment to fight wildfires throughout Kern County, but one fire department is using a new piece of equipment that is truly a sight to be ...

DHUNCHE, Nepal, May 7 (Reuters) - It was three foreign trekkers who used their satellite telephone to call the rescue helicopter that landed in Nepal's Langtang Valley around midday on Tuesday, April ...

DURANGO, Colo. — Colorado's $24 million Firehawk helicopter has returned to firefighting operations after nearly two weeks of required maintenance, rejoining efforts to combat at least six active ...

Two helicopters are battling a vegetation fire that has broken out at Bell Block Beach, northeast of New Plymouth. Vicky Goodwin told the Herald residents began heading down to the beach when they ...