Respond. Drop. Contain.
Helicopter Firefighting & Aerial Suppression Support for Wildland Fire Agencies
Wildfires move fast across terrain that slows ground crews down. HILINE Helicopters Inc provides aerial fire suppression support, delivering water where crews need it most and moving people and supplies along the fire line.
Call Us Now: 770-727-2727 Request Fire Support AvailabilityWhy Use Helicopters for Firefighting?
Hit Hot Spots Where Engines Can’t
Steep slopes, heavy timber and limited roads keep engines and hand crews from reaching many parts of a fire. Helicopters refill from nearby water sources and deliver repeated, targeted drops that cool hot spots and support crews working the line.
Advantages Over Ground-Only Suppression:
Quick Turnarounds: Refill from nearby lakes, ponds and dip sites for rapid, repeated drops.
Targeted Drops: Place water precisely on hot spots, spot fires and line edges.
Terrain Reach: Work fire in steep and roadless areas.
Crew Support: Move firefighters, equipment and supplies where they are needed.
Our Capabilities
Aerial Suppression & Fire Logistics
Our pilots bring precision longline experience to bucket work, placing water accurately while coordinating with air attack and ground resources. We operate under FAA Part 133 and Part 135 certificates, supporting both external load suppression and personnel transport.
We Handle:
Helicopter water drops, initial attack support, crew and equipment transport, cargo delivery to fire camps and spike camps, and reconnaissance flights for incident teams.
Operational Range:
Fire support across the contiguous U.S. and Alaska, including mountainous and heavily timbered terrain.
Who We Serve
Federal Land Management Agencies: Add aviation resources to wildfire suppression efforts.
State Forestry Departments: Support initial attack and extended attack operations.
Local Fire Departments: Strengthen wildland and interface fire response.
Private Landowners & Timber Companies: Protect forests and property during fire season.
Safety First
Disciplined Flying in Demanding Conditions
With over 40 years of flight experience, HILINE Helicopters Inc understands the smoke, heat, wind and busy airspace that come with fire work. Our pilots follow strict procedures to keep crews on the ground and in the air safe.
We coordinate dip sites, drop patterns, air-to-ground communication, airspace with incident aviation and crew briefings on every assignment.
The Process
From Availability to the Fire Line in 3 Steps
Contact Our Team: Tell us about your agency, region and fire season needs.
Readiness Planning: We confirm aircraft availability, equipment, communication protocols and dispatch procedures.
Suppression Support: When assigned, our crew flies drops and logistics missions in coordination with incident command.
