Western Pennsylvania pilot helping battle LA County wildfires

Name: Western Pennsylvania pilot helping battle LA County wildfires
Uploaded: 2025-01-16T18:20:00-0500
Duration: 3 min 7 s
Description: The 65-year-old Captain R.K. Smithley began as a volunteer firefighter in Western Pennsylvania and now he's flying "Big Juicy" over California. KDKA's Ross Guidotti spoke with him between runs.

The 65-year-old Captain R.K. Smithley began as a volunteer firefighter in Western Pennsylvania and now he's flying "Big Juicy" over California. KDKA's Ross Guidotti spoke with him between runs.