On this episode of On The Town from Cirino’s at Main Street in downtown Grass Valley, Tom Fitzsimmons explores helicopter rescue and emergency response with Nevada County Consolidated Fire Chief Jason Robitaille, Captain Brock Benton, Firefighter Kyle Bryant and Nevada County Law Enforcement and Fire Protection Council Secretary Deborah Wilder. The guests discuss Helicopter Rescue Team training, coordination with CHP H-20 and CAL FIRE aircraft, and the improved Coyote Landing Zone behind Station 84 in Nevada City. Learn how local first responders conduct hoist, swift-water, high-angle and wilderness rescues throughout Nevada County, Downieville, the Pacific Crest Trail and the Truckee-Tahoe region. The conversation also highlights technical-rescue equipment, community fundraising and support for Nevada County firefighters. Plus, Ryan Cirino shares updates about the Nevada County Fair, Cirino’s dining and shows at The Center for the Arts.