LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Boggs Mountain Copter 104 is now staffed for the 2019 fire season and will be conducting training throughout Lake County.

The helicopter will be frequently seen and heard flying around Lake County over the next few weeks.

Cal Fire advises county residents not to be alarmed, this is normal training activity in preparation for the upcoming fire season.

“Helicopter operations are critical to the Cal Fire’s mission of serving and safeguarding the people and protecting the property and resources of California,” said Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit Chief Shana Jones. “It is vital for mission success that our Helitack Crews are properly trained to be effective, efficient and safe while conducting flight operations during fires, while performing rescues, and supporting prescribed burns.”

Cal Fire also encourages Lake County residents to prepare the defensible space around their homes before fire season is upon us.

If you need more information regarding defensible space please download the new Cal Fire “Ready for Wildfire” phone app or visit www.readyforwildfire.org .