Crisis Response

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High Park Fire Apr 18, 2023

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Soldiers of the Kansas National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 108th Aviation Regiment and Company G, 2-135th General Support Aviation Battalion assist firefighting operations underway in Colorado. The Guardsmen deployed to Colorado June 12 at the request of that state’s emergency management officials to support ongoing ground firefighting efforts in an area at the High Park in Larimer County, Colo., approximately 15 miles west of Fort Collins. The crew provided structure protection and helped support back burns by dropping water from Bambi buckets. Also available in high definition.

High Park Fire, Interview with Guardsman who was evacuated Apr 18, 2023

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CO Army National Guardsman was evacuated from his home, then activated to support firefighting efforts around his home. This was a surprise revelation while interviewing Guardsmen working in area. Available in high definition. B-roll of Guardsmen getting into their vehicles included.

Minuteman Report – Colorado National Guard Firefighting Efforts Apr 18, 2023

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The Colorado National Guard has been working hard to keep forest fires under control in High Park. Story by Kaitie Cook.

Bambi Bucket Drops from a Blackhawk Helicopter Apr 18, 2023

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This video is a unique angle of a Blackhawk helicopter delivering water to a fire using a bambi bucket. When the helicopter is in position, the crew releases the water to extinguish or suppress the fire below. The shots consist of a take off from the staging field, dips from a nearby pond to get water and several drops on two different fire locations. This action takes place in the High Park Fire to try to mitigate spot fires in the area west of Fort Collins, Colorado. Available in High Definition.

Colorado Wildfires Threaten Air Force Academy Apr 18, 2023

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Firefighters from the Air Force Academy battle with the wildfires that have claimed 16 thousand acres across Colorado. Produced by SSgt. Brad Sisson. Also available in High Definition.

Colorado Wildfires Apr 18, 2023

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The Department of Defense provides firefighting support for the Colorado Springs area. Members of the Wyoming Air National Guard from the 153rd Airlift Wing, and airmen from the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, prepare specially equipped C-130 aircraft with the Modular Air Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS), to spray fire retardant onto the wildfires. Available in high definition.

Aerial Footage of Fire Retardant Drops Apr 18, 2023

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Aerial footage of fire retardant drops in an effort to aid in the fight against the Colorado wild fires. Also available in high definition.

Colorado Wildfire Retardant Drops Apr 18, 2023

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B-roll of Air National Guard members preparing aircraft for take off in the effort to fight wild fires in Colorado. Includes aerial footage of fire retardant drops. Also available in high definition.

Air Force Report: Colorado Wildfires Apr 18, 2023

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The Superintendent of the Air Force Academy speaks to the media about efforts to contain the wildfires.

Colorado Wildfire Update: Vandenberg Hot Shots Apr 18, 2023

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With no fires on the U.S. Air Force Academy grounds, the firefighter crew from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, are able to give assistance within the local area; keeping the fires away from housing. Produced by SSgt. Brad Sisson. Also available in High Definition.

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