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Known State Frequencies for Air Ambulance/Air MedEvac

Southern California Interagency Emergency Helicopter Extraction Source List, PMS 512


 

Geographic Area: Southern California
Source Map Location Map # Make & Model Order Response Time Ordering Procedure
CalFire Gillespie, CA 2 11 Bell 205 (UH-1H) Restricted Super Huey 30 minutes

911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through appropriate CA GACC.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 : North Ops Resources. They can be ordered through the normal ordering process Forest/ Units place to the GACC and GACC place with corresponding unit.
6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC.
Cal Fire has helicopter bases throughout CA and is available for emergency use determined by location and need. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
CalFire Hemet Ryan, CA 3 11 Bell 205 (UH-1H) Restricted Super Huey 30 minutes

911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through appropriate CA GACC.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 : North Ops Resources. They can be ordered through the normal ordering process Forest/ Units place to the GACC and GACC place with corresponding unit.
6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC.
Cal Fire has helicopter bases throughout CA and is available for emergency use determined by location and need. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
CalFire Prado, CA 4 11 Bell 205 (UH-1H) Restricted Super Huey 30 minutes

911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through appropriate CA GACC.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 : North Ops Resources. They can be ordered through the normal ordering process Forest/ Units place to the GACC and GACC place with corresponding unit.
6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC.
Cal Fire has helicopter bases throughout CA and is available for emergency use determined by location and need. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
CalFire Bear Valley, CA 1 11 Bell 205 (UH-1H) Restricted Super Huey 30 minutes

911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through appropriate CA GACC.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 : North Ops Resources. They can be ordered through the normal ordering process Forest/ Units place to the GACC and GACC place with corresponding unit.
6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC.
Cal Fire has helicopter bases throughout CA and is available for emergency use determined by location and need. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
California Army National Guard Los Alamitos, CA 12 1- 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. : Can take up to 24 hours to mobilize depending on the request.
California Army National Guard Mather, CA 11 1- 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. : Can take up to 24 hours to mobilize depending on the request.
California Highway Patrol Apple Valley, CA 15 Airbus AS350 B3 Varies

#23- Direct: 760 -240-8004/ After Hours: 760- 255-8760.
#24- CHP Com. Center: 916-861-1299
Air Ops. Office: 530-823-4535
#25- Office 559-488-4121/ Dispatch 559-441-5400
#26- Direct: 805-239-3553 / After Hours: 805-593-3344
#27- CHP Com. Center: 530-242-3210 (24 hrs./day)/
Air crew: 530-225-2040
#28- Indio Dispatch 760-772-8989
Unit request assistance when there is a medical emergency though 911 system.
Pilot-Sgt. Steve Young (Phone #: 503-225-2040)
California Highway Patrol Fresno, CA 16 Airbus AS350 B3 Varies

#23- Direct: 760 -240-8004/ After Hours: 760- 255-8760.
#24- CHP Com. Center: 916-861-1299
Air Ops. Office: 530-823-4535
#25- Office 559-488-4121/ Dispatch 559-441-5400
#26- Direct: 805-239-3553 / After Hours: 805-593-3344
#27- CHP Com. Center: 530-242-3210 (24 hrs./day)/
Air crew: 530-225-2040
#28- Indio Dispatch 760-772-8989
Unit request assistance when there is a medical emergency though 911 system.
Pilot-Sgt. Steve Young (Phone #: 503-225-2040)
California Highway Patrol Paso Robles, CA 17 Airbus AS350 B3 Varies

#23- Direct: 760 -240-8004/ After Hours: 760- 255-8760.
#24- CHP Com. Center: 916-861-1299
Air Ops. Office: 530-823-4535
#25- Office 559-488-4121/ Dispatch 559-441-5400
#26- Direct: 805-239-3553 / After Hours: 805-593-3344
#27- CHP Com. Center: 530-242-3210 (24 hrs./day)/
Air crew: 530-225-2040
#28- Indio Dispatch 760-772-8989
Unit request assistance when there is a medical emergency though 911 system.
Pilot-Sgt. Steve Young (Phone #: 503-225-2040)
California Highway Patrol Thermal, CA 18 Airbus AS350 B3 Varies

#23- Direct: 760 -240-8004/ After Hours: 760- 255-8760.
#24- CHP Com. Center: 916-861-1299
Air Ops. Office: 530-823-4535
#25- Office 559-488-4121/ Dispatch 559-441-5400
#26- Direct: 805-239-3553 / After Hours: 805-593-3344
#27- CHP Com. Center: 530-242-3210 (24 hrs./day)/
Air crew: 530-225-2040
#28- Indio Dispatch 760-772-8989
Unit request assistance when there is a medical emergency though 911 system.
Pilot-Sgt. Steve Young (Phone #: 503-225-2040)
Camarillo Fire Department Camarillo, CA 9 1-Bell 205, 2-Bell UH1H, 1-Bell- 212HP, 1-Bell 206 L1 FLIR 1 hour

CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Ventura Co ECC.
Federal: Units place order to the GACC.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Date: May 14, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
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The updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431 serves as a supplemental resource for wildland fire module operations, providing information frequently used in the field.

PMS 431 defines the organizational structure, staffing, and qualifications for Type 1 and Type 2 Wildland Fire Modules, outlining their roles in wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, and resource management. The NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431, should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430.

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NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

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