From the Tesoro Helispot: Getting Wildfire Ready with Assistant Fire Chief Pat Sprengel

Filmed on location at the Tesoro helispot, County of Los Angeles Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief, Pat Sprengel, joins Santa Clarita Voices to discuss the effective strategies and advanced tactics used to protect the open space and neighborhoods across the City of Santa Clarita. This episode highlights County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s cutting-edge wildfire response systems and is packed with incredible footage of their helicopter performing live water drops and the process they undergo to refill its tank using a specialized snorkel system. Host Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin and Assistant Fire Chief Pat Sprengel share an in-depth conversation about crucial wildfire preparedness information for residents, along with insights into how County of Los Angeles Fire Department crews prepare, deploy and protect neighborhoods across the City. Santa Clarita is no stranger to the dangers of wildfires, and with summer and wildfire season fast approaching, this information is more valuable than ever. For more information, please visit SantaClarita.gov.