National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Interagency Emergency Helicopter Extraction Source List, PMS 512

The Interagency Emergency Helicopter Extraction Source List, PMS 512, provides incident management and coordination system personnel with a national list of emergency helicopter extraction availability and capability. This source list is compiled from federal, state, municipal governments, military, and Emergency Medical Response (EMS) and/or extraction programs throughout the country. This document can be useful when filling in the "Emergency Contact Checklist" on the NWCG Aviation Mishap Response Guide and Checklist, PMS 503.

Emergency helicopter extraction is used to insert emergency response personnel and/or extract critically injured personnel from remote or inaccessible locations. Incident management and coordination system personnel should take the time to understand the capabilities and limitations of helicopter extraction. Read our background and consideration information section including ordering resources and mission planning.
Geographic Area:
Alaska
Source:
Coast Guard
Map Location:
Kodiak, AK
Sitka, AK
Map Location Number:
4
5
Make & Model:
Note: Photo may be only a representation of the available helicopter and is not necessarily a photo of the actual helicopter
Jayhawk (HH-60J)

Jayhawk (HH-60J), photographer Brandon Weeks
Recovery Device or Method:
Hoist
FM Radio Programmable:
Yes
Ordering Procedure:

Dispatch centers should coordinate requests for military, Coast Guard, National Guard, and National Park Service resources through the 11th Rescue Coordination Center (RCC), Elmendorf AFB, Fairbanks, AK at phone #: 800-420-7230 or 907-551-7230. For SE Alaska may also contact USCG Juneau Command at: 800-478-5555.

Administrative Information:

None

Notes:

None

This page was last modified on April 7, 2022
Geographic Area:
Alaska
Source:
National Park Service
Map Location:
Talkeetna - Denali National Park and Preserve
Map Location Number:
3
Make & Model:
Note: Photo may be only a representation of the available helicopter and is not necessarily a photo of the actual helicopter
A-star (AS350-B3)

A-star (AS350-B3), photographer Bill Larkin
Recovery Device or Method:
Short-haul
FM Radio Programmable:
Yes
Ordering Procedure:

Contact: Denali Communications Center, 907-683-9555 to check availability.

Administrative Information:

None

Notes:

None

This page was last modified on July 1, 2022
Geographic Area:
Alaska
Source:
Alaska Air National Guard
Map Location:
Anchorage, AK
Fairbanks, AK
Map Location Number:
1
2
Make & Model:
Note: Photo may be only a representation of the available helicopter and is not necessarily a photo of the actual helicopter
Pavehawk (HH-60)

Pavehawk (HH-60)
Recovery Device or Method:
Hoist
FM Radio Programmable:
Yes
Ordering Procedure:

Dispatch centers should coordinate requests for military, Coast Guard, National Guard and National Park Service resources through the 11th Rescue Coordination Center (RCC), Elmendorf AFB, Fairbanks, AK at phone #: 800-420-7230 or 907-551-7230.

Administrative Information:

None

Notes:

None

This page was last modified on April 7, 2022