Flagler County Assist REACT provided assistance to FireFlight during the "Salute
to the Coast Guard" at Bings Landing on April 26th 2008. REACT
members are trained as Landing Zone specialists. They make the Landing
Zone safe before the helo arrives and then stand by for the duration
until FireFlight leaves. They also help keep a safe perimeter during
public displays of the aircraft.
REACT members vehicles located at Bings Landing.
REACT volunteers work in shifts to protect FireFlight
and be ready in case of a call. if a call occurs they
rapidly clear the Landing Zone so FireFlight can safely
launch.
REACT members greet spectators and hand out info
about FireFlight to the public.
One of the Coast Guard demos was this HC-130 used for
search and rescue . Here REACT & ARES members watch
the aircraft overfly the Landing Zone.
REACT members make sure FireFlight is protected
when large crowds gather for Coast Guard demos..
A large crowd watches a USCG helo perform a rescue
demo in the Intracoastal Waterway.