Heli-hydrant is the latest in firefighting

A new heli-hydrant water tank is unveiled in Fallbrook. The water tank allows water dropping helicopters to safely access water during a wildfire. The heli-hydrant was built in partnership with Rainbow Municipal Water District, Cal Fire and North County Fire Protection District. Village News/Shane Gibson photo

The heli-hydrant is at a water tank along Wilt Road where water is accessed to fill the tank during an aerial fire fight. Village News/Shane Gibson photo

Rainbow Municipal Water District General Manager Tom Kennedy speaks to guests attending the unveiling of the new heli-hydrant in Fallbrook. The heli-hydrant is the first of its kind in San Diego County. Village News/Shane Gibson photo

San Diego County Cal Fire Chief Tony Mecham speaks to guests attending the unveiling of the new heli-hydrant in Fallbrook.Village News/Shane Gibson photo

NCFPD Chief Keith McReynolds speaks to guests attending the unveiling of the new heli-hydrant in Fallbrook.Village News/Shane Gibson photo

A San Diego Sheriff helicopter begins a demonstration of the new heli-hydrant in Fallbrook. Village News/Shane Gibson photo

Water is pumped from the heli-hydrant during an unveiling in Fallbrook. The heli-hydrant and wind sock is LED illuminated to allow pilots to safely make refills at night during a firefight. Pilots are also able to wirelessly fill the tank at the push of a button. Village News/Shane Gibson photo

A water dropping helicopter flies over a Rainbow Municipal Water District reservoir before making a refill and water drop demonstration for guests attending the heli-hydrant unveiling. Village News/Shane Gibson photo

A water dropping helicopter flies over a Rainbow Municipal Water District reservoir before making a refill and water drop demonstration for guests attending the heli-hydrant unveiling. Village News/Shane Gibson photo