Carson has developed the S-61 FIRE KING which is capable of rapidly and accurately delivering up to a thousand gallons of water per drop.  That, coupled with the ability to transport personnel and cargo internally at great speeds and range directly to the fire line, makes the FIRE KING the most versatile fire suppression tool available.

• 22,000 lb Max Gross Weight
• 11,000 lb External Load
• 14,000 ft Service Ceiling - 12,000 ft Take Off & Landing
• 131 Knot Cruise Speed
• 450 Nautical Mile Range
• 3.5 Hour Endurance with 30 Minute Reserve

• Composite Main Rotor Blades
• 15 Passenger Interior
• Fire King 1,000 Gallon Fixed Belly Tank
• Goodrich Hoist (600 lb)
• Stokes Litter
• Rescue Basket
• Rescue Strop
• Rappel Anchor
• Rope Assisted Deployment Anchor (R.A.D.)
• 11,000 lb Cargo Hook
• 63" Sliding Cargo Door
• 900 Gallon Variable Flow Water Bucket
• 150', 100' & 50' Synthetic Long Line

• Garmin 530 Moving Map
• Automated Flight Following 
• Traffic Collision Avoidance Detection (TCAD)
• Storm Scope
• Radar altimeter
• Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)
• 2 - VHF Radios
• 2 - P25 Compliant Radios
• External Public Address System with Siren
• Cabin ICS with transmit Capability
• Remote GPS Receiver Antenna

• 10,000 Gallon Fuel truck & trailer
• Maintenance Service Support trailer
• 29,000 Gallon Portable Heli-well
• 7,000 Gallon Heli-well