Air Operations - The Fire Department operates a top-flight Air Operations Unit at the Vespucci Helicopter Port and at our Grapeseed Airfield. The Fire Department helicopter fleet is a combination of One Medium Duty Helicopter. It is staffed 24/7 by a crew of pilots, aero medics and helitac members. The multi mission profile of Fire Departments Air Operations includes brush fire suppression, air ambulance transport, high rise fire response, and hoist rescues