Fire Raptor Helicopters Battle Wildfires | Vancouver News

Vancouver Island Helicopters is revolutionizing wildfire response with their custom-built Fire Raptor—a converted Sikorsky S-92A designed for high-speed water drops. Pilots execute precision drops across Canada, from Quebec to B.C., using rapid refill cycles to tackle aggressive fires. Two Raptors are already deployed with federal and provincial agencies, with more on the way as the company invests millions to expand its fleet and even repurpose retired Sea Kings—proving their deep commitment to fighting Canada’s fiercest blazes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f01513ec762ee44