In 2013 , STAR Flight added a Bell UH-1H to its fleet as a dedicated firefighting aircraft . This was largely in response to the 2011 wildfire in Bastrop , during which STAR Flight conducted extensive fire suppression efforts utilizing EC145s and Bambi Buckets . The aircraft had seen service with the Army in Vietnam , and was refurbished for STAR Flight by Northwest Helicopters . The aircraft was re-outfitted for firefighting during refurbishment , including the installation of a 325-gallon fixed tank
2011 wildfire in Bastrop
Bastrop County Complex Fire
Travis County STAR Flight