South Dakota National Guard helicopter pilots are partnering with state wildland firefighters to conduct aerial water delivery training.
The annual practice serves as a refresher training for both National Guard Black Hawk pilots and state wildland firefighter ground personnel.
Helicopters are used to gather 500 gallons of water at a time to drop on a simulated wildland fire.
The training is Friday, April 26 near the Angostura Reservoir in the Black Hills.
Use of drones in the area during training is prohibited.
