This is will be ongoing search for 2026. No documented information has surfaced so far. Individuals consulted have sketchy recollection or peripheral knowledge. Who knows may be some one will share this post to a person that could enlighten us.
Tim
Susanville Helipad Update
Thanks for your continued research Tim!
Tim
Contact Eric Ewing CalFire Chief in Susanville. He maybe able to shed some light on it.
I recognize two of the people in picture. Second from left is Jack Watters,right end is Dave McNamara Helitack Captains in early 1970s
1972 was the first year for Bieber Helitack. I was a firefighter on the crew. The guy in white shirt was our pilot, fresh out of Vietnam Nam, his first name was John ( can’t remember his last name). Next up is FC Jack Waters, FAE Jack Perdue, and FGT (FC)
Dave McNamara. We were issued nomex jumpsuits, before firefighters had nomex.
I retired from CDF in 2006.