CDF Alma Station Helibase - Los Gatos, CA - Helicopter Landing Pads on Waymarking.com

This heliport is part of the California Department of Forestry (CDF) Alma Fire Station. The elevation, around 760 feet, of the CDF Alma Fire Station makes this a mountain fire station. A helicopter is used to fight fires in mountainous areas that have no roads or are otherwise hard to reach.

The fire station is located near the perimeter of Lexington Reservoir. In times of a forest fire in the mountains, the helicopter can be seen scooping water from Lexington Reservoir to drop on the fires.

Location of Helipad: Heliport Description of location: CDF Fire Station, Alma Station #13 by Lexington Reservoir Does the Site Have a Windsock?: Yes Primary Puprose of the Landing Pad: Other Emergency What facilities are available to passengers?: No passengers, Firemen only What identifies the location as a helipad?: H in a triangle Did you provide a personal photo of the helipad, windsock, helicopter or other identifiable feature?: yes Where were the coordinates taken relative to the landing pad?: Center of the pad Separate from an airport: yes Landing Pad Surface: Concrete

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