New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

Fire Fighting Training on the Mohawk

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Air Guard Retirement at 106th Rescue Wing

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Photo by Lt. Col. Paul Fanning JFHQ-NY (released)

COLONIE--A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter of the New York Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion 142nd Aviation in Latham conducts a training run with the Firehawk fire fighting system over the Mohawk River on August 4.
The unit practices water bucket and Firehawk operations annually in case they are need to support the civil authorities with fighting wild fires.
The Firehawk allows the air crew to siphon 1000 gallons of water in about one minute and deliver it to the scene of a fire. The crew can control the rate of release based on the firefighters needs.

Official News from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

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NY National Guard In the News

Department of Defense -- Tue, 27 Jan 2015 Guardsmen Prepare for Historic Snow Storm Department of Defense Photo Essay

WAMC -- Mon, 26 Jan 2015 Hudson Valley Preps For Winter Storm Juno With up to two feet of snow predicted for the Hudson Valley, county and state personnel are on high alert and readying their forces.

Time Warner Cable News -- Mon, 26 Jan 2015 WNY National Guard and DOT Send Crews to Help With Downstate Storm BUFFALO, N.Y. --While Western New York will avoid the majority of snow this time, they’re preparing for the worst in Boston and New York City. The call for troops went out early, and... (more)