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Helicopter Section
by FCPD
HELICOPTER DIVISION
UP, UP, AND AWAY
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Have you ever wondered why the helicopter is flying over your home? The two FCPD helicopters, Fairfax 1 and Fairfax 2, spend a considerable amount of time in the air. It’s their job. The aircraft is staffed with civilian pilots and sworn flight officers, who are trained paramedics able to handle any medical or criminal call for service. At any time the helicopter may be called upon to function as an ambulance, swiftly assisting in medical emergencies.
In 2019, the helicopter provided 60 medical evacuation flights. The helicopter also took flight for 642 calls for service, assisting officers on the ground with criminal investigations. Additionally, the helicopter provided assistance in searching for 246 critically missing juveniles and adults.
You can find more information about why the helicopter was in flight at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/helicopterdivision/fairfax1
