50 YEARS OF TRADITION 1957-2007
Tradition- Since 1954 the Helitack program has set precedence in the
Advancement of air operations.
Pride- The first ever Helitack crew in the
Integrity- Achieving to moral principal and character in the firefighting community.
Diversity- Performs multifunctional tasks in an ever changing environment.
The Angeles Helitack crew must adhere to our vision to guide them
As a member of our team and as professional wildland firefighters.
CREW SUPERINTENDENTS RAMON UCHA 2005 - PRESENT DENNIS ALLAN 1999 - 2004 JIM CRAG 1972 - 1974 GORDON FOSTER 1971 DON GILLILAND Acting Foreman 1969-1970 in lieu of Lopez. GEORGE LOPEZ 1967 - 1969 ( Died in the line on duty on Fork Fire) TROY KURTH 1965 - 1967 CECIL PETERS 1960 - 1962
NAME YEAR
STEVE JOHNSON 1992 - 1998
MARK SAYLES 1986 - 1991
RON SHURNEY 1982 - 1985
KEN BURTON 1980 - 1981
JERRY VICE 1975 - 1979
RALPH JOHNSTON 1957 - 1960
Angeles Helitack is always looking for past photos of crews. If you have any please send them to us so we can add them to our photo album.
Crews Photos
Fire Season 2008
Fire Season 2007
Fire Season 2006
Fire Season 2005
FIRE SEASON 2004
Fire Season 2003
Fire season 2002
FIRE SEASON 2001
Fire Season 1957
First Organize Helitack crew
Here are Pictures of Other crew that have been part of the Angeles Aviation programs.
Chantry Helitack 86
Tambark Crew 80s ?????
Tambark Crew late 70s
First Organice Helitack crew
Chilao Heiltack Fire season 1957
