United States, Oct. 29 -- As the threat of wildfires continues to intensify, the County of Los?Angeles today announced a new contract with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company for two S?70i?FIREHAWK(R) helicopters. The new aircraft will enhance round the clock wildfire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services missions throughout the county's 4,000 square mile area, where rapid, reliable aerial response can mean the difference between safety and catastrophe. Why the FIREHAWK Remains IndispensableSince the early 2000s, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department's fleet of FIREHAWK helicopters has been the primary rotary wing asset for tackling the most challenging wildfires and a broad range of all hazard emergencies including medica...