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  • New Mexico National Guard
    Geographic Area:
    Southwest
    Source:
    New Mexico National Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Blackhawk (UH-60A)

    Notes:

    None

    Ordering Procedure:

    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.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Santa Fe, NM
    Map Location Number:
    8
  • Active Military - Air Force (Davis-Monthan Air Force Reserve)
    Geographic Area:
    Southwest
    Source:
    Active Military - Air Force (Davis-Monthan Air Force Reserve)
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Pavehawk (HH60)

    Notes:

    None

    Ordering Procedure:

    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: 305 RQS, Lt. Col Nathan Horner, Ops Desk phone # 520-228-2168, or 520-228-2316, or 520-228-5290.

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    Map Location:
    Tucson, AZ
    Map Location Number:
    7
  • Arizona Department of Public Safety
    Geographic Area:
    Southwest
    Source:
    Arizona Department of Public Safety
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    5 - Bell 407's

    Notes:

    Arizona State Emergency Response helicopters. Available for medical, SAR, and LE missions. Immediate short term fire suppression (Bambi Bucket), (only available in Arizona).

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact: Contact Arizona State Dispatch at 800-309-7081, AZ Dept. of Public Safety Dispatch 1-800-247-6337.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Flagstaff, AZ; Kingman, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; Tucson, AZ
    Map Location Number:
    3, 4, 5, 6
  • National Park Service (Grand Canyon)
    Geographic Area:
    Southwest
    Source:
    National Park Service
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    A-star (AS350 B3)

    Notes:

    This is a national fire resource helicopter. Available for long term assignment for national/regional incidents. Check availability, may already be assigned to incident. Both helicopters are not available simultaneously.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact: Williams Dispatch Center (WDC), 928-635-8356, Helicopter Program Manager Eric Graff at 928-266-5633 or 928-856-0319.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Grand Canyon, AZ
    Map Location Number:
    2
  • National Park Service (Grand Canyon)
    Geographic Area:
    Southwest
    Source:
    National Park Service
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    MD-900/207E

    Notes:

    This is a national fire resource helicopter. Available for long term assignment for national/regional incidents. Check availability, may already be assigned to incident. Both helicopters are not available simultaneously.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact: Williams Dispatch Center (WDC), 928-635-8356, Helicopter Program Manager Eric Graff at 928-266-5633 or 928-856-0319.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Grand Canyon, AZ
    Map Location Number:
    1
  • Utah National Guard
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    Utah National Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    UH-60L Blackhawk / LUH-72 Lakota

    Notes:

    None

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact the State EOC requesting support, State EOC will contact the UTARNG.
    Direct contact: Jeremy Tannahill 801-816-3449. Primary State EOC: Matt Snider 801-875-1096. Secondary State EOC: Shane Freeman 801-560-1072.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Map Location Number:
    11
  • US Forest Service (Idaho)
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    US Forest Service
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    A-star (AS350 B3)

    Notes:

    This is a national fire resource helicopter. May be available for long term assignment for national/regional incidents. Check availability, may already be assigned to incident or limited to local area.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact GBCC 801-531-5320 or Payette Dispatch 208-634-2757 to check availability.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    McCall, Idaho
    Map Location Number:
    10
  • Washoe County Sheriff's Office
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    Washoe County Sheriff's Office
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    HH-1H and UH-1H

    Notes:

    None

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at 775 785-9276.
    Direct Contact: Deputy Doug Russell, 775-813-8881 to check availability.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Stead, NV
    Map Location Number:
    9
  • Active Military - Navy (Fallon Naval Air Station)
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    Active Military - Navy (Fallon Naval Air Station)
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Blackhawk MH-60S

    Notes:
    SAR. Crews are day/night rappel and technical rescue capable.
    Ordering Procedure:

    Dispatch centers coordinate requests for military through Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone #:800-851-3051. Contact via NAS Fallon ODO 775-426-2419 / CDO 775-848-5731.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Fallon, NV
    Map Location Number:
    8
  • Active Military - Air Force (Nellis Air Force Base)
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    Active Military - Air Force (Nellis Air Force Base)
    FM Radio Programmable:
    No
    Make & Model:

    Pavehawk (HH60)

    Notes:
    None
    Ordering Procedure:

    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: Base Operator, 702-652-1110, ask for Para-rescue Operations Officer.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Las Vegas, NV
    Map Location Number:
    7
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