Military-Style Helicopters To Swarm Over Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, PA — Black Hawk military-style helicopters will be flying over Pittsburgh Tuesday morning as part of a planned exercise between the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and the Pennsylvania Helicopter Aquatic Rescue team.

The exercise simulates a real-world rescue and will include the use of the rescue team helicopters in the vicinity of the Highland Park Veterans Administration property, where team members will be picked up.

From there, some team members will be dropped off at Point State Park, while others will go directly to Brunot Island.

“We appreciate the cooperation of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for allowing us the use of Point State Park, as well as that from Duquesne Light Company and NRG Energy for the use of Brunot Island,” city Fire Chief Darryl Jones said.

“These tactical training exercises are critical for furthering our existing training and for preparing our teams to conduct safe and efficient rescues in the event of potential future disaster situations.”

The event will occur between 8 a.m.-11 a.m.

The point here is not to get spooked if you see helicopters in the air.