Life-Saving Helicopters: The Future of Hawai'i Fire
We visited the Big Island of Hawai’i to hear the inspiring story behind The Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation, a volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential equipment and training to the Hawai'i Island Fire Department.
Thanks to the foundation’s efforts, the fire department now operates fire trucks, fire engines, off-road firefighting vehicles, ambulances, ATVs, jet skis, and helicopters — including a brand-new Airbus H125 helicopter.
Hawai’i Fire Department’s chief pilot, Kalei Gregory, talks to us about operating the H125 for a variety of roles including EMS, search-and-rescue, and fire suppression on the Big Island.
In a few years, the department will also be the lucky recipient of a new Airbus H145 helicopter, thanks to funding secured through the Sayre Foundation.
Video by Tivoli Films
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