Rotorcraft
Coulson Helos Tapped for SoCal Quick Reaction Force
Coulson will provide a trio of CH-47 firefighting helicopters to Southern California's Quick Reaction Force.
Coulson Aviation Boeing CH-47 Chinook firefighting helicopters one on ground and one coming in for landing
Coulson will provide a trio of CH-47 firefighting helicopters to Southern California's Quick Reaction Force. (Photo: Coulson Aviation)

For the fifth consecutive year, Coulson Aviation has been selected as the only private helicopter operator to support Southern California’s quick reaction force (QRF) to fight wildfires. Contracting with Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura County fire departments, its fleet of very large helitankers, pilots, and support crews provide service 24/7/365 in the only contract of its kind worldwide. This year’s contract covers the use of three Boeing CH-47 Chinooks and a Sikorsky S-76 intelligence and recon helicopter. 

“Coulson Aviation is pleased to be part of this game-changing and successful force for California in response to the state’s year-round needs,” said CEO Wayne Coulson.