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The Air Operations Section of your @LosAngelesFireDepartment has seven helicopters ready to serve. If you have an emergency, please call 911.

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#lafd #helicopter #aviation #aviationtraining #helicopterpilot #emergencyprocedures #aviationsafety #flighttraining #losangeles #photographer

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Everyone sees the helicopter… but almost nobody knows what it takes to be on it. 🚁 Behind every flight is a team of pilots, paramedics, and crew members operating at a level most people will never see. The training. The pressure. The responsibility. This is Under the Rotors—a weekly series taking you inside LAFD Air Operations to show you exactly what it takes to do this job. If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes… you’re about to find out. ⬇️ Drop your questions below—what do you want to see first? 19 Apr 2026

What happens when the engine quits… and you’re already in a hover? In the Bell 505, there’s no room for hesitation. A hovering autorotation is one of the most critical emergency procedures a pilot can perform—executed in seconds, with precision, discipline, and trust in training. Our pilots train daily to stay sharp under pressure, because when the unexpected happens, muscle memory takes over. Every rep, every drill, every scenario—built for the moment it matters most. Prepared. Proficient. Ready. Top 5 Hashtags: #aviationtraining #helicopterpilot #emergencyprocedures #aviationsafety #flighttraining 05 Apr 2026

Evening into night hoist training with @lafdairops. Shot on @nikonusa Z9. #LosAngeles #Helicopter #Aviation #Photographer #Photography 05 Nov 2026

Power lines, trees, rushing water, and still a precise hoist. 👏 Huge respect to @lafdairops and @losangelesfiredepartment for yesterday’s LA river system rescue. #LA #LAFD #Rescue #Helicopter 23 Oct 2026

🚁 Two lives saved. One incredible team effort. 🙏🏻 Today, @losangelesfiredepartment and your @lafdairops responded to a dangerous swift water rescue in the LA River system, where two victims were trapped in rushing waters. Navigating power lines, trees, and hazardous debris, our air crews moved quickly and precisely, successfully hoisting one victim to safety as part of the rescue operation. 💪 Years of training. Split-second decisions. Lives saved. Proud of the teamwork, skill, and dedication that helped bring two people to safety today. 🚒🚁 #lafd #lafdairops #swiftwaterrescue #helicopterrescue #losangelesfiredepartment 22 Oct 2026

USC vs. Oregon game day flyover! Nothing beats this view over the Coliseum. Let’s go Trojans! #LAFD #AW139 #USC #FightOn BeatTheDucks! 26 Sep 2026

Hoist Operation Training with @lafdairops #hoistoperator #lafd #firerescue #aviationdaily All shot on @freeflysystems #freeflyember 13 Sep 2026

Copter 4 flyover of Dodger Stadium with LAFD Air Ops for First Responder Night 🔥🚁 VC Air Unit Copter 4 joined LAFD’s Air Operations for a flyover of Dodger Stadium yesterday - in recognition of the L.A. Dodgers First Responder Night. Thank you @lafdairops for your partnership during emergency incidents and special events. Special thank you to the @dodgers for your unwavering support of first responders across Southern California. #VCFD #LAFD #Dodgers #Helicopter #FirstResponders 08 Sep 2026

The definitive inside look at LAFD Air Operations — across print, video, and audio. 🚁🔥 📖 Print: Jon Duke’s feature in Vertical Valor — “Inside LAFD Air Operations: The AW139 Crews Battling California’s Biggest Wildfires” 🎥 Visuals: On-site photo and video from @lloydhphoto 🎙️ Audio: A two-part special on The Hangar Z Podcast with Jon Gray, Jack Schonely, and guest Joel Smith — LAFD pilot and safety officer Joel breaks down flying the AW139 through brutal Santa Ana winds, his path from firefighter to command pilot, and how his company Hero Aviation is using objective data to tackle fatigue risk management. 🎧 Stream both episodes on Vertical HeliCASTS 📰 Read the full feature in Vertical Valor Connect with Joel & Hero Aviation: 🌐 heroaviationusa.com | 📲 @heroaviationusa Presented in partnership with Valor Plus. #LAFD #Helicopter #Aviation #InstaAviation 04 Sep 2026

@lafdairops 💪 @losangelesfiredepartment 02 Sep 2026

Because of LAFD Foundation donors, Air Operations utilizes technology and equipment that support some of #LAFD’s most specialized rescues. From modernized flight tracking systems and night vision goggles to portable helicopter starters and the harnesses used to hoist people from rough terrain and fast-moving waters, your support helps Air Operations respond when and where they’re needed most. Join us for the livestream of “A Stronger LAFD: Because of You,” highlighting all the ways you have helped LAFD firefighters stay prepared to keep Los Angeles safe. Tune in to our YouTube channel tomorrow, Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 PM 🔗 Link in bio. 26 Aug 2026

Helicopter water drops from @lafdairops Walnut IC Burbank brush fire. Full video is on YouTube, link in bio. #brush #fire #helicopter #water #california 12 Aug 2026

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