Hemet-Ryan Air Attack Base Replacement Project

CAL FIRE is proposing to replace the existing HRAAB facilities and construct a new, modern HRAAB facility that would allow the base to continue to provide high-quality fire protection and emergency response services. The Project would result in improved fueling operations; improved flight capability and improved response time by updating aircraft and aircraft pads and ancillary features; and replacing administrative and support uses. The Project would be developed on approximately 15.25 acres in the south-central portion of the existing airport, portions of which are currently operating as a helitack base. The Project includes the following components: • A two-story air operations building with a control room • Landing pads and retardant loading pits. • A 32-bed barracks/mess hall to replace the existing modular units. • A combination helicopter/OV-10 hangar • Two aircraft storage canopies • A helicopter training tower with a hoist system for repelling training • A fire retardant mixing station • A vehicle storage building to protect and store firefighting equipment • A generator yard/electrical building Site work would consist of the demolition of an existing RCSD helipad, barracks, pilot’s building, office, Quonset hut, tanks, gas shed, canopies, maintenance and storage buildings; the replacement of existing structures with new facilities; the relocation of the existing control tower; and the installation of sewer connections, fencing, paving, landscaping, associated utilities, appurtenances, and other related site work. The facility lease would be extended to 50 years.