Skycrane Firefighting Crew Returns to Colorado for Second Season

The specialized Skycrane firefighting team is back at Yampa Valley Regional Airport for its second year, positioning itself to respond rapidly to wildfires across the region. These heavy-lift helicopters are critical assets during peak fire season, offering aerial firefighting capabilities that ground crews cannot match. The return deployment reflects lessons learned from last year's operations and the ongoing threat of summer wildfires in Colorado.