The addition of the two Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk helicopters brings Cal Fire's fleet total up to 16 and completes a series of purchases made several years ago, Newsom and Cal Fire officials announced in a Sacramento hangar.
"At the end of the day, these helicopters are here to serve and support the people of California, both our residents and visitors," Cal Fire Chief Tyler said.
"We've made bold commitments over the course of the last many, many years, and we're delivering on those commitments," Newsom said. "And that's the purpose of today, getting these final two Firehawks—16 total—now into our possession, fulfilling the commitment that was imagined about two decades ago."
Cal Fire also has 24 contracted helicopters to help respond to wildfires and other emergency calls.
Earlier this year, Newsom and Cal Fire announced the addition of a second C-130 Hercules airtanker to help with wildfire suppression. California has plans to add five more C-130Hs to its fleet.
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