UK mil SAR SKs have access to underslung fire buckets (particulary in the Falkland Islands) for use in tackling fires (The UK AB412's based with 84 sqn in Cyprus have a similar capability). UK Mil SAR SKs also work closely with some UK Fire Brigades who have created MIRGs (Maritime Immediate Response Groups) who are teams of local firemen equipped and trained to tackle fires on board ships off the UK coast. Otherwise, Mr Carson's ac (US civ S61) come equipped with an attached belly tank for filling with water to be used in fighting overland fires.
Tallsar many thanks for the info, but how can i get contact to the UK mil SAR SKs to see the underslung buckets? and do you have a photo for that sea king with fire buckets ?? thanks.
