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What is the job of a firefighting helicopter?

A firefighting helicopter, often called a "helitanker" or "water bomber," serves several crucial roles in fighting wildfires and other large fires:

1. Water/Retardant Dropping - The primary job is to drop water or fire retardant on fires. They can:
- Collect water from nearby lakes, rivers, or oceans using a suspended bucket or internal tank
- Drop thousands of gallons of water or retardant precisely where needed
- Make repeated quick trips between water sources and the fire

2. Tactical Support - They provide:
- Aerial assessment of fire behavior and spread
- Real-time intelligence to ground crews about fire conditions
- Guidance for other firefighting aircraft and ground teams
- Quick response to spot fires before they grow larger

3. Personnel Transport:
- Deploy firefighters and equipment to remote locations
- Evacuate firefighters if conditions become dangerous
- Transport injured personnel in emergencies

4. Search and Rescue:
- Locate and rescue people trapped by fires
- Support evacuation efforts in threatened areas
- Provide emergency medical transport when needed

These helicopters are especially valuable because they can access steep terrain where ground vehicles can't reach and can operate in smoky conditions that might be too dangerous for fixed-wing aircraft.

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