L.A. County approves $43.1M Firehawk helicopter purchase with 15% tariff

15-08-2026 14:00 via firerescue1.com

L.A. County approves $43.1M Firehawk helicopter purchase with 15% tariff

The Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk will bolster the county fire department's aerial firefighting fleet

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