Helitack IA Response - Small Lightning Fire

Initial attack response to a 0.1ha lightning fire. There was no ground water available for pump and hose so bucket support and hand tools were utilized. We were dispatched and began initial action on the evening of June 2, 2026 and returned the next day to extinguish. 00:00 Intro and approach 00:38 Overhead 01:36 Landing and bucket set up 05:27 Hike in 06:27 Arrival on ground and assessment 08:39 Saw work 09:28 Flight home day 1 09:49 Day 2 start 10:11 Pulaski attack 12:57 More saw work 13:54 Bucket drop 14:44 More Pulaski attack and flagging hotspots 16:57 Bucket drop 17:40 Luke 17:51 POV Chainsaw 20:05 Under control 20:30 Falling hazard tree 22:48 More bucket drops 23:23 Bell 212 arrives for buckets 23:50 FLIR thermal imaging camera for hotspots 24:52 Final grid and cold trail 26:02 Extinguished and flight home 26:47 The Boys —————————————————————————— Disclaimer: This channel contains personal content created independently and does not represent the views, opinions, or official positions of the Government of Alberta, Alberta Wildfire, or any affiliated agency. Any wildfires or incidents depicted are no longer active at the time of publication. All actions shown are performed in accordance with applicable policies, training, and safety standards. No confidential or operationally sensitive information is disclosed. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only.