Cal Fire’s newest addition to its helicopter fleet is the Fire Hawk — a Sikorsky S70i Black Hawk retrofitted to drop water or fire retardant, as well as conduct hoist rescue and night operations.

There are also Black Hawk helicopters that can fly at night. "We have Cal Fire Fire Hawk, Black Hawk helicopters. 13 of the 16 have arrived. Five of the 16 will fly 24 hours a day," said Tyler.

After three other failed attempts, a helicopter with Riverside County Sheriff’s Office made it to the hikers and hoisted one from the area, according to rescuers. Shortly after, a CalFire ...