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Camp Pendleton Brush Rig 2761 ready to deploy. Photo Bob Graham

A San Diego Sheriff’s San Diego Sheriff’s Bell 205 A1 helicopter takes off. Photo Bob Graham

A United States Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight drops water on the simulated fire zone. Photo Bob Graham

A United States Navy MH-60S Seahawk crew tests release valve on Bambi Bucket. Photo Bob Graham

A United States Navy MH-60S Seahawk begins to gain altitude with a full Bambi Bucket. Photo Bob Graham

A United States Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight hovers as its Bambi Bucket fills with water. Photo Bob Graham

Lt. Col. Dana Gemmingen, USMC, presents a plaque to Cal Fire Chief Ray Chaney as Cal Fire Assistant Deputy Director John Winder looks on. Photo Bob Graham

A San Diego Sheriff’s Bell 205 A1 helicopter takes off. Photo Bob Graham

A Marine CH-46E Sea Knight begins to fill Bambi Bucket. Photo Bob Graham