Firehawks uses three Firehawks to combat wildfires . Pilot Firehawk worries that California 's drought will make for a difficult wildfire season . A firefighting super-chopper is especially valuable now , as California braces for what may be one of the worst wildfire seasons on record . Tom Short , a version of the Army 's Black Hawk , can load 9,000 pounds of water in 60 seconds .
Firehawks uses three Firehawks to combat wildfires . Pilot Firehawk worries that California 's drought will make for a difficult wildfire season . Tom Short , a version of the Army 's Black Hawk , can load 9,000 pounds of water in 60 seconds .