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  • New York State Police
    Geographic Area:
    Eastern
    Source:
    New York State Police
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Bell Huey, Bell 430, and Bell 407

    Notes:
    New York State Police have 12 helicopters throughout the state in four stations: Albany, Newburgh, Rochester, and Saranac Lake.
    Ordering Procedure:

    Local 911 Centers should coordinate through NYSP Aviation 24-hour dispatch: 518-242-4500.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    New York Statewide (12 helicopters)
    Map Location Number:
    8
  • U.S. Park Police
    Geographic Area:
    Eastern
    Source:
    U.S. Park Police
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Bell 412EP (2) and Bell 206 L3

    Notes:

    Performance at 7000'/90 F is marginal.

    Capabilities: Search & Rescue, Law Enforcement, Medevac, High-risk Prisoner Transport, FLIR, NVGs mid 2018.

    Ordering Procedure:

    24 hour dispatch 202-610-7500.
    Emergency Communication Center 202-610-7515.
    Direct Contact: 202-690-0738. 

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Washington DC
    Map Location Number:
    7
  • Maryland State Police
    Geographic Area:
    Eastern
    Source:
    Maryland State Police
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    (10) AW-139

    Notes:

    Maryland State Police (MSP) has 10 helicopters throughout the state located at: Baltimore, Forestville, Frederick, Salisbury, Eaton, California and Cumberland, MD.

    Ordering Procedure:

    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.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Maryland Statewide (8 helicopters)
    Map Location Number:
    6
  • Pennsylvania Army National Guard
    Geographic Area:
    Eastern
    Source:
    Pennsylvania National Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Blackhawk (UH-60)

    Notes:

    Availability determined by activities at the time.

    Ordering Procedure:

    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.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Fort Indiantown Gap, PA
    Map Location Number:
    5
  • Coast Guard (Michigan)
    Geographic Area:
    Eastern
    Source:
    Coast Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    4 Dolphins (Dauphin HH-65C)

    Notes:
    May be tasked for inland rescue by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center if no other resources are available. Available in Great Lakes area on case-by-case basis.
    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 : Officer on Duty, 231-922-8210.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Traverse City, MI
    Map Location Number:
    4
  • Minnesota National Guard
    Geographic Area:
    Eastern
    Source:
    Minnesota National Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Blackhawk (UH-60L)

    Notes:
    None
    Ordering Procedure:

    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.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    St. Cloud, MN AASF-2
    Map Location Number:
    3
  • Minnesota State Patrol
    Geographic Area:
    Eastern
    Source:
    Minnesota State Patrol
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Bell 407 & Bell L4

    Notes:

    Response time is approximately 1 hour from Aitkin, 2 hours from Saint Paul to Ely Air Attack Base, Superior NF.

    Ordering Procedure:

    GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through DPS Dispatch: 651-582-1509.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    St. Paul, MN; Aitkin, MN
    Map Location Number:
    1, 2
  • Intermountain Life Flight
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    Intermountain Life Flight (hospital)
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Augusta A109 (K2)

    Notes:

    Helicopters are stationed at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, and Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Have 2 helicopters.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact: Intermountain Life Fight Communication Center, 1-800-321-1911.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Ogden, Utah; Provo, Utah
    Map Location Number:
    1, 2
  • Alaska Air National Guard
    Geographic Area:
    Alaska
    Source:
    Alaska Air National Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Pavehawk (HH-60)

    Notes:

    None

    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.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Anchorage, AK; Fairbanks, AK
    Map Location Number:
    1, 2

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