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  • Nevada Division of Forestry Air Operations
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    Nevada Division of Forestry Air Operations
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Bell UH-1H

    Notes:

    None

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact Nevada Division of Emergency Management Duty Officer - (775) 687-0498, DEM will contact NDF Duty Officer.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Minden, NV
    Map Location Number:
    12
  • Two Bear Air SAR
    Geographic Area:
    Northern Rockies
    Source:
    Two Bear Air SAR
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Bell 429 hoist capable

    Notes:

    Northern Rockies & Great Basin. They have no problem hoisting at night with goggles. Situation Dependent.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Request through Flathead County Dispatch. The Flathead County Sheriff's Department makes ultimate decision. 406-260-4319.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Whitefish, MT
    Map Location Number:
    5
  • Coast Guard (Northern California)
    Geographic Area:
    Northern California
    Source:
    Coast Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    MH65D (AS365), 3 Aircraft assigned, 1 staffed 24/7

    Notes:
    Perform @7000'/90 F varies. Emergency missions accepted/declined without delay, but will require follow-up with CALOES mission tasking number.
    Ordering Procedure:

    Sector Humboldt Bay Command Center, 707-839-6113

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    McKinleyville, CA - Humboldt Bay
    Map Location Number:
    14
  • Central Montana Helitack
    Geographic Area:
    Northern Rockies
    Source:
    Central Montana Helitack
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    A-star AS-350 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.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact: Helena Interagency Dispatch Center (Day) 406 449-5475, (Night) 406 444-4242

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Helena, MT
    Map Location Number:
    4
  • Flathead County Sheriff (Air One)
    Geographic Area:
    Northern Rockies
    Source:
    Flathead County Sheriff (Air One)
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Bell 429

    Notes:

    To be ordered for specific emergencies only. Not to be ordered for standby. Does have AFF.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Have local dispatch place order with Flathead County Sheriff Dispatch 406-260-4319.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Kalispell, MT
    Map Location Number:
    3
  • Active Military - Airforce (Malstrom Air Force Base)
    Geographic Area:
    Northern Rockies
    Source:
    Active Military - Airforce (Malstrom Air Force Base)
    FM Radio Programmable:
    No
    Make & Model:

    Bell 205 (UH-1H)

    Notes:

    Perform @ 7000'/90 F is marginal. Available only within state of MT.

    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: Malstrom Air Force Base, phone: 406-731-3801.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Great Falls, MT
    Map Location Number:
    2
  • National Park Service (Mesa Verde)
    Geographic Area:
    Rocky Mountain
    Source:
    National Park Service
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Bell 407 VIP

    Notes:

    This is a national fire resource helicopter stationed at Mesa Verde National park. Available for long term assignment for national/regional incidents. Check availability, may already be assigned to incident.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact the aircraft desk at Durango Interagency Fire Dispatch Center (DRC) 970-385-1324.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Mesa Verde, CO
    Map Location Number:
    5
  • Colorado Air Guard
    Geographic Area:
    Rocky Mountain
    Source:
    Colorado Air Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Blackhawk (UH-60A)

    Notes:

    A heli-basket is available if requested.

    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.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Aurora, CO
    Map Location Number:
    4
  • Wyoming National Guard
    Geographic Area:
    Rocky Mountain
    Source:
    Wyoming National Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    No
    Make & Model:

    Blackhawk (UH-60A)

    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.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Cheyenne, WY
    Map Location Number:
    3
  • Active Military - Air Force (Warren Air Force Base)
    Geographic Area:
    Rocky Mountain
    Source:
    Active Military - Air Force (Warren Air Force Base)
    FM Radio Programmable:
    No
    Make & Model:

    Bell 212 UH-1N

    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: Ladd, 307-773-2001 or, 773-3921.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Cheyenne, WY
    Map Location Number:
    2
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