McClellan, CA – October 9, 2024 – CAL FIRE helicopter pilots be training over the next three nights using night vision goggles (NVG) to enhance their 24-hour operational readiness.

Training Schedule and Locations

Residents should anticipate increased helicopter activity during the evening hours until 11:00 p.m., Thursday, October 9, through Saturday, October 11.

Training flights will take place near Folsom Lake, Georgetown and Grass Valley.

The Critical Importance of Night Training

Wildfires pose a threat regardless of the time of day, making the ability of CAL FIRE helicopter crews to respond effectively in low-light conditions paramount.

Real-World Readiness: Night training allows pilots and crew members to practice and refine procedures in conditions that accurately simulate real-

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