HAPPY CAMP, CA.– A helicopter crew from Happy Camp received a national award for their work on the Monument Fire in 2021.
The crew from Happy Camp Helicopter 503 was recognized last week with a national Airward for their role in a med-evac in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Airwards are given to people working in and around aviation in recognition of their professional performance during a hazardous aviation event.
The helicopter crew had low visibility, but were able to air lift a medic who had broken his leg to safety.
The medic went in for surgery that day and was able to go home three days later.
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