Fire Aviation reader Ryan Grothe recently photographed 2 Bell 412 EPX working a county wildland drill over a 2 day period in California.
County Wildland Fire Drill, San Marcos, May 2025. Photo Ryan Grothe
“May 6th through May 8th, numerous fire agencies in San Diego participated in the annual County Wildland drill. The drill was held in the city of San Marcos. There were three branches. Two of which focused on wildland hose lays and structure protection. The 3rd branch focused on communications and sandbox drills.
Two helicopters also participated in the drill. San Diego City Copter 2 and San Diego Sheriff’s Department Copter 11. Both of which are Bell 412EPX. This is the first year Copter 11 will be making water drops as it was purchased last year.”
County Wildland Fire Drill, San Marcos, May 2025. Photo Ryan Grothe
Thanks for sharing your photos Ryan.
County Wildland Fire Drill, San Marcos, May 2025. Photo Ryan Grothe
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