The first two firefighting helicopters that will shield Cyprus from fires during the upcoming summer season have arrived in Paphos.
On Friday, the two Black Hawks landed at Paphos airport, coming from Rhodes where they were parked, while the arrival of the other two, Sikorsky type, is expected within days. All four aircraft have large-capacity water tanks, instead of transportable bins as was the case with the Russian Kamov 32, and are used by many countries internationally, including the USA.
From today, the intensive training and briefing of the crews of the large helicopters on the data and procedures prevailing in the Republic of Cyprus begins and soon these aircraft will be put in full readiness to deal with fires.
It is worth noting that the arrival of firefighting helicopters this year takes place long before the corresponding one last year, which was recorded in June, which will contribute to better planning and the better operation of operational plans to deal with fires.
