Boulder County, CO — Residents and visitors near Eldorado Canyon State Park could notice increased helicopter activity Tuesday, October 13, as Colorado emergency crews conduct specialized aerial training involving hovering aircraft and personnel entering and exiting helicopters.
According to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), Flatiron Helitack will conduct training at Eldorado Canyon State Park, southwest of Boulder, on Tuesday, weather permitting. Helicopter activity is expected between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., with operations occurring in periods lasting approximately two to four hours.
The scheduled exercises are designed to improve coordination among emergency responders preparing for wildfires and search-and-rescue missions across Colorado’s Front Range…