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NEWS | Sept. 28, 2024

Louisiana Guard, State Police Conduct Aerial Firefighting Training

By Spc. Duncan Foote, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office

NEW ORLEANS – Aviators from the Louisiana National Guard’s 204th Theater Airfield Operations Group partnered with the Louisiana State Police Sept. 25 to conduct aerial training on effectively using water buckets for firefighting.

The training at the Joint Emergency Services Training Center in Zachary, Louisiana, aimed to enhance LSP capabilities in responding to wildfires and other emergencies.

A water bucket, a specialized firefighting tool, is suspended from a helicopter to deliver large volumes of water, extinguishing fires in remote or inaccessible areas.

During the training, LANG personnel demonstrated techniques for operating the bucket, including precision water drops and strategic firefighting maneuvers.

“By equipping the Louisiana State Police with the expertise to effectively employ the Bambi Bucket, we are enhancing our joint capability to address and mitigate wildfires statewide,” said Chief Warrant Officer 5 Dino Parmentier, state standardization officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 204th TAOG.

The partnership between the LANG and the LSP highlights their commitment to community safety.

“The Louisiana State Police Air Support Unit values and appreciates our partnership with the Louisiana Army National Guard,” said LSP Command Pilot Keith Gros. “LANG’s experience and collaboration with our pilots enhance LSP’s capabilities and helps keep our communities safe. We look forward to additional training opportunities with our public safety partners.”

This collaborative training initiative underscores the ongoing efforts of both organizations to strengthen interagency cooperation and emergency-response capabilities. By sharing expertise and resources, the LANG and LSP are better equipped to address evolving challenges and protect Louisiana residents.
 

 

 

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