All Interagency Emergency Helicopter Extraction Source List, PMS 512

Geographic Area: All

Source Sort descending	Map Location	Map #	Make & Model	Order Response Time	Ordering Procedure
H & HS Yuma OpsO	Yuma, AZ	10	Bell HH-1N "Huey"	30 min	Contact Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) 800-851-3051. Direct contact 928-269-2326.
Idaho National Guard	Boise, Idaho	5	Blackhawk (UH-60)/Lakota (UH-72)	Blackhawk - 1hour/weekdays; Lakota - 4hours/weekends	GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests for military, Coast Guard, and National Guard resources through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone #: 800-851-3051.
Intermountain Life Flight			Augusta A109 (K2)	30 minutes	Contact: Intermountain Life Fight Communication Center, 1-800-321-1911.
Intermountain Life Flight (hospital)	Ogden, Utah	1	Augusta A109 (K2)	30 minutes	Contact: Intermountain Life Fight Communication Center, 1-800-321-1911.
Intermountain Life Flight (hospital)	Provo, Utah	2	Augusta A109 (K2)	30 minutes	Contact: Intermountain Life Fight Communication Center, 1-800-321-1911.
Iowa Army National Guard	Waterloo, Iowa	14	Blackhawk (Uh-60) A+L	1-5 hours, crew dependent	GACC or 911 dispatch center should coordinate requests for military, Coast Guard, and National Guard resources through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone # 800-851-3051. Iowa ARNG contact LTC Timothy Eich office (319) 234-1372.
Iowa Army National Guard	Waterloo, Iowa	13	Lakota (UH-72) (Eurocopter EC0145)	1-5 hours, crew dependent	GACC or 911 dispatch center should coordinate requests for military, Coast Guard, and National Guard resources through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone # 800-851-3051. Iowa ARNG contact LTC Timothy Eich office (319) 234-1372.
Jacksonville Naval Air Station	Jacksonville, FL	11	Seahawk (MH-60R)	30 minutes	GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests for military, Coast Guard, and National Guard resources through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone #: 800-851-3051.
Kern County Fire Department	Keene Helibase, 8 miles west of Tehachapi Municipal Airport	7	2-Bell (UH-1H) Restricted Super Hueys, H-407 & H-408	5 Minutes	CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Kern Co. Federal: Units place order to the GACC. H408 and H407 are statused with South Ops daily Contact: ECC at 661-861-2521 (dispatch available 24 hours). Rescue crew: pilot, Hoist operator, rescuer, safety. Available with Helitack crew to run Night Helibase ops.
King County Sheriff's Office	Renton, WA	7	Bell 407	1 hour until airborne during off duty hours.	GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate through Washington Emergency Operations Center, phone #: 800-258-5990.
King County Sheriff's Office	Renton, WA	6	Bell 205 (UH-1H)	1 hour	GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate through Washington Emergency Operations Center, phone #: 800-258-5990.
Knox County Sheriff's Office	Knox County, TN	13	Bell/UH-1H	1 hour	Call Knox County E911 center (865-215-2444), Unit Commander Capt. Rick Trott (865-237-4700), or Aviation Unit Office (865-577-7195).
LA County Fire	Barton Heliport Pacoima-Whiteman Airport, CA	23	S70A Firehawk	5 minutes	LA County Fire Dispatch 1-323-881-6183. CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Los Angeles Co. Federal: Units place order to the GACC.
LA County Fire	Fire Camp 9 (Sylmar), CA	22	S70A Firehawk	5 minutes	LA County Fire Dispatch 1-323-881-6183. CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Los Angeles Co. Federal: Units place order to the GACC.
LA County Fire	Malibu, CA	21	S70A Firehawk	5 minutes	LA County Fire Dispatch 1-323-881-6183. CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Los Angeles Co. Federal: Units place order to the GACC.
LA County Fire	Lancaster, CA	19	S70A Firehawk	5 minutes	LA County Fire Dispatch 1-323-881-6183. CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Los Angeles Co. Federal: Units place order to the GACC.
LA County Fire	Brackett Airport - LaVerne/Pomona, CA	20	S70A Firehawk	5 minutes	LA County Fire Dispatch 1-323-881-6183. CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Los Angeles Co. Federal: Units place order to the GACC.
Las Vegas Metro Police Dept	Las Vegas, NV	6	1-Bell 205 (HH-1H) Restricted; MD 530F; Airbus H-145	1 hour	911 dispatch centers should coordinate request through appropriate GACC. Direct Contact: 702-828-3552 to check availability.
Maine Forest Rangers	Maine Forest Service	12	Bell 407/Bell UH-1H (5)	30 minutes	Maine Forest Service Dispatch : (207) 827-1800.
Maine National Guard	Bangor, ME	9	Bell 412	2-3 hours	GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests for military,Coast Guard, and National Guard resources through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone #: 800-851-3051. Direct contact :LTCol Brian Veneziano (207)-735-1101 24 hour number is (207) 735-1150 or 1199 (base security).
Maryland State Police	Maryland Statewide (8 helicopters)	6	(10) AW-139	30 minutes	GACC or 911 dispatch center should coordinate requests through MSP SYSCOM Dispatch: 800-468-5090 or 410-706-8080/81/82. Aviation Dispatch Command: (410)783-7525.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (Tamiami & Opa-locka airports)	Miami-Dade, FL	12	4-Bell 412 EP	30 minutes	GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through 911 Miami-Dade County Dispatch.
Minnesota National Guard	St. Cloud, MN AASF-2	3	Blackhawk (UH-60L)	2-3 hours	Coordinate requests for National Guard resources through the Air Force Rescue Coordination at 1-800-851-3051. MN DNR contact Darren Neuman, o.218-322-2722 / c.218-244-5286. MN ARNG contact MAJ Jeremy DeGier o.651-282-4185/c.320-247-2611.
Minnesota State Patrol	Aitkin, MN	2	Bell 407 & Bell L4	30-45 minutes	GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through DPS Dispatch: 651-582-1509.
Minnesota State Patrol	St. Paul, MN	1	Bell 407 & Bell L4	30-45 minutes	GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through DPS Dispatch: 651-582-1509.
National Guard	Stockton, CA	9	11- Blackhawk (UH-60) @ Mather; 8- UH60 @ Los Alamitos; 10- CH47F @ Stockton	2-3 hours	Hired through request for assistance to the National Interagency Coordination Center or CAL FIRE can hire though request for assistance through the Governor’s Office (CAL EMA). GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests for military, Coast Guard, and National Guard resources through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone #: 800-851-3051. Direct contact: Lt. Colonel Lou Carmona, (o) 916-854-1403 or (c) 916-439-3545.
National Park Service	Grand Canyon, AZ	1	MD-900/207E	1-1.5 hours	Contact: Williams Dispatch Center (WDC), 928-635-8356, Helicopter Program Manager Eric Graff at 928-266-5633 or 928-856-0319.
National Park Service	Grand Canyon, AZ	2	A-star (AS350 B3)	30 minutes	Contact: Williams Dispatch Center (WDC), 928-635-8356, Helicopter Program Manager Eric Graff at 928-266-5633 or 928-856-0319.
National Park Service	Talkeetna - Denali National Park and Preserve	3	A-star (AS350-B3)	1 hour	Contact: Denali Communications Center, 907-683-9555 to check availability.
National Park Service	Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park	6	A-Star (AS-350 B3)	30 minutes	Contact: Southern California Geographic Area Coordination Center (OSC) 951-276-6725, or CA-KNP 24hr Dispatch, 559-565-3195, or normal hour’s fire dispatch 559-565-3164. Order through normal ordering procedures. Forest/unit place to GACC, GACC will place to Sequoia/Kings ECC.
National Park Service	Yosemite, National Park	5	Bell 205	30 minutes	Contact: Yosemite Dispatch, 209-379-1999. Order through normal ordering process. Forest/unit place to GACC, GACC will place to Yosemite ECC.
National Park Service	Mesa Verde, CO	5	Bell 407 VIP	30 minutes	Contact the aircraft desk at Durango Interagency Fire Dispatch Center (DRC) 970-385-1324.
National Park Service	Jackson, WY	3	2-A-star (AS350 B3)	1 hour	Contact: Great Basin Coordination Center, 801-531-5320, or Teton Interagency Dispatch Center , 307-739-3630 to check availability.
National Park Service	Mount Rainier National Park	10	A-Star 350 B3	1 hour	Call Mount Rainier Dispatch @ 360-569-6600 (0700-2000 operating hours) or Puget Sound Interagency Coordinating Center @ 425-783-6150 (24-hours).
National Park Service	Yellowstone, WY	1	A-star AS-350 B3	30 minutes	Contact: Bozeman Interagency Dispatch Center (BZC), 406-624-3830, or Yellowstone Dispatch, Laura Dooley, 307-344-2181.
Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake/VX-31 SAR	Ridgecrest, CA	24	MH-60S (Blackhawk)	M-Th 0800-1630 – 30 minute; M-Th 1631-0759 – 1 hr; Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays – 2 hr	GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests for military through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone #: 800-851-3051. In parallel with previous ordering procedures, requesting agency can call 760-939-0690 (primary) or 760-382-8938 (secondary mobile) to quickly ascertain response time and aircraft maintenance status. If during the week, aircraft may be airborne and have reduced response time. If no answer on primary, do not leave a message; call secondary number 24/7.Chief Pilot also available 24/7, Eugene Bolton (619) 723-0131.
Nevada Division of Forestry Air Operations	Minden, NV	12	Bell UH-1H	30-60 minutes	Contact Nevada Division of Emergency Management Duty Officer - (775) 687-0498, DEM will contact NDF Duty Officer.
New Mexico National Guard	Santa Fe, NM	8	Blackhawk (UH-60A)	1-2 hours	Contact Santa Fe Dispatch 505-438-5600. Orders go through Santa Fe Dispatch, who will request from New Mexico State Forestry, who will forward the request to New Mexico Homeland Security Secretary, who will get the Governors approval. National Guard Contact CPT Kevin Doo 505-474-1158 or cell 505-699-2122.
New York State Police	New York Statewide (12 helicopters)	8	Bell Huey, Bell 430, and Bell 407	30 minutes	Local 911 Centers should coordinate through NYSP Aviation 24-hour dispatch: 518-242-4500.
North Carolina National Guard/NC Helicopter & Aquatic Rescue Team (NCHART)	Salisbury, NC	4	Blackhawk (UH-60L)	1.5 hours	GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through the North Carolina Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at phone #: 800-858-0368 (24-hour). They will coordinate through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC).
Orange County Fire Authority	Orange County, CA	13	Bell 412 EP	30 minutes	Contact OCFA Emergency Command Center for availability 714-573-6500. CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Orange Co ECC. Federal: Units place order to the GACC.
Oregon National Guard	Salem, OR	2	Blackhawk (UH-60M)	2-3 hours	911 Dispatch centers should coordinate requests for military, Coast Guard, and National Guard resources through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone #: 800-851-3051.
PA Army National Guard	Fort Indiantown Gap, PA	15	CH-47	2-4 hours crew dependent	GACC Contact State Aviation Officer, then SAO will contact PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), then PEMA will contact Guard unit. National Guard has the Immediate Response Authority for life, limb or eyesight: 717-861-8500.
Pennsylvania National Guard	Fort Indiantown Gap, PA	5	Blackhawk (UH-60)	2-3 hours	GACC Contact State Aviation Officer (SAO), then SAO will contact PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), then PEMA will contact Guard unit. Main Base: 717-861-8500.
Phoenix Police/Fire Department	Phoenix, AZ	11	Augusta A109E Power	0-30 minutes	Contact Phoenix Alarm 602-262-7496. City of Phoenix Police Dispatch Air Unit Hanger 606-262-6151.
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Air Operations	Sacramento, CA	13	2-Bell UH-1H (Fire Copter 1 and Fire Copter 2)	15 minutes	Contact: Dispatch @ (916) 228-3035, AC Mike Lozano @ (916) 616-2409, CAPT Grant Russell @ (916) 628-3254, or Chief Pilot Montie Vanlandingham @ (916) 628-3097. Agency considers rescue operations as a priority mission. Available for EMS transport (ALS Certified), SAR, and Wild Land Fire Operations. AFF Capable.
San Bernardino Sheriff	San Bernardino, CA	10	6 A-Star (AS350 B3)	Immediate 0700-0200	0800-1700 hrs: Sheriff’s Aviation (909)252-4100. 1700-0800 hrs: Sheriff’s Dispatch (909)356-9652.
San Bernardino Sheriff	San Bernardino, CA	10	1-UH1H Super Huey, 1-Bell 212	Immediately 0800-1800	0800-1700 hrs: Sheriff’s Aviation (909)252-4100, 1700-0800 hrs: Sheriff’s Dispatch (909)356-9652.
San Diego Fire Rescue Department	San Diego, CA	14	Bell 212 HP, 412 EP	10 minutes	GACC or 911 or SDFD Dispatch Center @ 858-974-9891. CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to San Diego Co. Federal: Units place order to the GACC.
Santa Barbara County Fire Department	Santa Ynez, CA	8	1-Bell (UH-1H) Restricted	1 hour	CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Santa Barbara Co ECC. Federal: Units place order to the GACC.

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The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO)

Date: September 12, 2024
Contact: Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Aircraft Base Radio Operator, PMS 350-87 and NWCG Position Task Book for Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO), PMS 311-87 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for ABRO includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

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NWCG Aircraft Base Radio Operator Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Aircraft Base Radio Operator, PMS 350-87

NWCG Position Task Book for Aircraft Base Radio Operator, PMS 311-87

NWCG Mental Health Subcommittee Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month

Date: September 9, 2024
Contact: Mental Health Subcommittee

The NWCG Mental Health Subcommittee (MHSC) is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health within our wildland fire community. This year’s Suicide Prevention Month theme, “Stronger Together,” underscores the importance of unity and support in every facet of our lives — at work, with family, and among friends.

As we recognize Suicide Prevention Month, including Suicide Prevention Week (September 8 – September 14, 2024) and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10, 2024), we encourage you to share resources and engage in meaningful conversations within your teams.

Remember: We are Stronger Together, and help is always available. Let’s continue to support one another and foster an environment where mental health is a priority.

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2024/2025 NWCG Leadership Campaign – The Roots of Wildland Fire Leadership

Date: August 28, 2024
Contact: Leadership Committee

NWCG is excited to announce the 2024/2025 NWCG Leadership Campaign, themed "The Roots of Wildland Fire Leadership." This campaign provides an opportunity for personnel to engage in leadership development activities.

The campaign features four modules that can be completed at any time between May 2024 and May 2025.

The Leadership Committee promotes and enables the development of leaders in the wildland fire service by providing educational and leadership development opportunities.

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2024/2025 NWCG Leadership Campaign – The Roots of Wildland Fire Leadership

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The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN)

Date: August 27, 2024
Contact: I ncident Planning Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Status/Check-In Recorder, PMS 350-32, NWCG Position Task Book for Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN), PMS 311-32, and Checking In Resources Customer Service Job Aid, J-111 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for SCKN includes the Incident Position Standards, Next Generation Position Task Book, and job aid were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

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NWCG Status/Check-In Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Status/Check-In Recorder, PMS 350-32

NWCG Position Task Book for Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN), PMS 311-32

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