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  • 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
  • Las Vegas Metro Police Dept
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    Las Vegas Metro Police Dept
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    1-Bell 205 (HH-1H) Restricted; MD 530F; Airbus H-145

    Notes:

    None

    Ordering Procedure:

    911 dispatch centers should coordinate request through appropriate GACC.
    Direct Contact: 702-828-3552 to check availability.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Las Vegas, NV
    Map Location Number:
    6
  • Teton County SAR
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    Teton County SAR
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Bell 407

    Notes:

    Inter-state response.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact Jessica King, 307-690-8429 for availability.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Jackson, WY
    Map Location Number:
    4
  • National Park Service (Grand Teton)
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    National Park Service
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    2-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: Great Basin Coordination Center, 801-531-5320, or Teton Interagency Dispatch Center , 307-739-3630 to check availability.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Jackson, WY
    Map Location Number:
    3
  • Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Air Operations
    Geographic Area:
    Northern California
    Source:
    Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Air Operations
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    2-Bell UH-1H (Fire Copter 1 and Fire Copter 2)

    Notes:

    Willing to release 1 helicopter for extended operations. Rescue Crew Configuration: Pilot, Hoist Operator (Paramedic), and Rescuer (Paramedic).

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact: Dispatch @ (916) 228-3035, AC Mike Lozano @ (916) 616-2409, CAPT Grant Russell @ (916) 628-3254, or Chief Pilot Montie Vanlandingham @ (916) 628-3097. Agency considers rescue operations as a priority mission. Available for EMS transport (ALS Certified), SAR, and Wild Land Fire Operations. AFF Capable.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Hoist
    Map Location:
    Sacramento, CA McClellan Airport
    Map Location Number:
    13
  • Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
    Geographic Area:
    Northern California
    Source:
    Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Bell Long Ranger 206L1-C30P, Bell 407 GPX

    Notes:
    SAR, 100’ Long line rescue.
    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact: SGT Martin Machado work-(209) 652-5799, Cell-(209) 324-5174

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Short-haul
    Map Location:
    Modesto, CA Harry Saham Field
    Map Location Number:
    12
  • California Highway Patrol (Northern)
    Geographic Area:
    Northern California
    Source:
    California Highway Patrol
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Airbus AS350 B3

    Notes:

    Rescue is a priority, but agency will not let the helicopter be on standby for a fire rescue/medivac. Helicopters are not available when on law enforcement missions. The helicopter could be working on incident and have a delayed response. Some helicopters will not respond to mountainous terrain at night if pilot has not seen the area in daylight.

    Ordering Procedure:

    #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.
    #24, 27, & 28 They can be ordered through the normal ordering process Forest/ Units have in place. No mechanism for agency payment.
    #24 & 28 – North Ops Resources #23, 25 & 26 CA Highway Patrol. #24 Can cross Nevada border for critical incidents. #26 Long-line short-haul: 1,660lb/FLIR/PA #27 Can cross Oregon border for critical rescue missions. Pilot-Sgt. Steve Young (Phone #: 503-225-2040)

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Auburn, CA; Redding, CA
    Map Location Number:
    10, 11
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