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The Fire Helo web site contains a first person account of Fighting Wildland fires with a Helicopter, and Helitack crew. The first hand account is written by the Pilot himself and provides a fascinating look into the dangerous world of fire fighting from the air. Fire Season 2008 is here! Pilot Ken Carlton commands “Copter 5HL” in Tok Alaska.


Bear Visits and a 44 Magnum
June 9, 2008

After finding bear poop under the tail boom, two days in a row, I've started packing my 44 Mag. Ruger Red Hawk . This is a 6 inch, Stainless Steel, double action revolver. I had it in my helmet bag before. We're starting to get lightning fires and flying a little more.
Ken Carlton
Bell N212HL
Tok, Alaska


Woodpecker Lips
June 1, 2008

My Boss (helitack manager at Tok, Alaska) is cool, her name is Elisa, and she is tougher than woodpecker lips. She is also a competition Musher (sled dog racer) and dog trainer. She trained dogs for the Iditarod...and all this time you thought everyone trained their own dogs. Anyway, she is a pleasure to work with.

Ken
2 Hotel Lima




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