DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — The last week of February marked another week of warm temperatures and high fire danger in Colorado. Locals know fire season is year-round, making it crucial to have support both on the ground and in the sky. This week, Douglas County Commissioners voted to invest $1,530,000 to have aerial firefighting support throughout the year.
Last year, Denver7 covered Douglas County officials showcasing the new helicopter in action and listened to crews describe the major impact it would have.
Mike Alexander, director of the Douglas County Office of Emergency Management, explained that Douglas County is the only county in Colorado that supports its own aviation fire suppression resource. The county renewed its contract with Trans Aero, LTD, to access a Type 2 helicopter that it can use year-round…