FIRST DEFENSE AERIAL

Welcome to our community-funded helicopter services in Clackamas County 

We're here to help combat wildfires and support underfunded search and rescue efforts in Clackamas County

Mountain forest wildfire at night with burning trees

Who We Are

We are a local community-funded helicopter company that provides vital resources to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Department and the Clackamas County Fire Department.

Helicopter dropping water on active fire

What We Do

We work with county and local agencies to begin dropping water on wildfires before the relief efforts, and providing aerial support to CCSO SAR.

Fire burning on mountains next to river

What You Can Expect

You can expect our team to begin combating the ongoing threat of wildfires in our community the second the call is made.
Search and rescue efforts are among our top priorities, ensuring the safety of our outdoor community throughout Clackamas County

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“The team at First Defense Aerial are Clackamas County residents. Their number one priority is to keep our area safe.”

WE ARE LOCALS HELPING LOCALS

Let's limit the number of acres wildfires burn in our county each year.

The scale of wildfires today are at unprecedented levels. With our fast acting efforts, we are able to contain, or even extinguish the fires, until the fire department arrives on scene. 

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After a wildfire has gone through, new vegetation will eventually regrow

WHAT IS YOUR COUNTY WORTH TO YOU?

Any questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your contribution could save your neighbors’ homes, or even your own. 

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