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  • California National Guard
    Geographic Area:
    Northern California
    Source:
    National Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    No
    Make & Model:

    11- Blackhawk (UH-60) @ Mather; 8- UH60 @ Los Alamitos; 10- CH47F @ Stockton

    Notes:

    Perform @ 7000'/90 F varies. These 11 helicopters are in deployment rotation and available on a case-by-case basis. Can take up to 24 hours to mobilize depending on the request.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Hired through request for assistance to the National Interagency Coordination Center or CAL FIRE can hire though request for assistance through the Governor’s Office (CAL EMA). 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: Lt. Colonel Lou Carmona, (o) 916-854-1403 or (c) 916-439-3545.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Stockton, CA
    Map Location Number:
    9
  • Sonoma County Sheriff
    Geographic Area:
    Northern California
    Source:
    Sonoma County Sheriff
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Bell 407 GPX

    Notes:
    Up to 200’ line. Crew: Pilot, Deputy, Paramedic. Advanced Life Support.
    Ordering Procedure:

    This aircraft is dispatched through Redcom (Sonoma Co. Fire Dispatch) 707-576-1371.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Short-haul
    Map Location:
    Sonoma, CA
    Map Location Number:
    8
  • Idaho National Guard
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    Idaho National Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Blackhawk (UH-60)/Lakota (UH-72)

    Notes:

    Aircraft will deploy into Washington and Oregon for emergency rescues if tasked by ARFCC (see ordering procedures).

    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:
    Boise, Idaho
    Map Location Number:
    5
  • CalFire (Northern)
    Geographic Area:
    Northern California
    Source:
    CalFire
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    5 - Blackhawk S70Is; 2 - Bell 205 UH-1H Restricted Super Huey; UH-1H at 1 and 2; S70i at 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

    Notes:

    Cal Fire has helicopter bases throughout CA and is available for emergency use determined by location and need. Rescue is a priority, but the agency will not let the helicopter sit on standby on a fire for rescue/medivac only. The helicopter could be working on incident and have a delayed response.

    Ordering Procedure:

    911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through appropriate CA GACC.

    UH-1H at 1, 2. S70i at 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

    Cal Fire has helicopter bases throughout CA and is available for emergency use determined by location and need. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800 

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Bieber, CA; Kneeland, CA; Vina, CA; Howard Forest, CA; Boggs Mountain, CA; Columbia, CA; Alma, CA
    Map Location Number:
    1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
  • Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake/VX-31 SAR
    Geographic Area:
    Southern California
    Source:
    Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake/VX-31 SAR
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    MH-60S (Blackhawk)

    Notes:

    FM Radio Programmable note: VHF, UHF, and handheld KNG-P150. 1)VX-31 / China Lake Station SAR, active Navy unit responsible for R-2508 complex military Search & Rescue.
    Crews are rappel capable and technical rescue capable.  Crews are bambi bucket qualified, but response time for firefighting response will be longer.  
     

    Ordering Procedure:

    GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests for military through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone #: 800-851-3051.

    In parallel with previous ordering procedures, requesting agency can call 760-939-0690 (primary) or 760-382-8938 (secondary mobile) to quickly ascertain response time and aircraft maintenance status. If during the week, aircraft may be airborne and have reduced response time. If no answer on primary, do not leave a message; call secondary number 24/7.Chief Pilot also available 24/7, Eugene Bolton (619) 723-0131.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Ridgecrest, CA
    Map Location Number:
    24
  • San Diego Fire Rescue Department
    Geographic Area:
    Southern California
    Source:
    San Diego Fire Rescue Department
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Bell 212 HP, 412 EP, S70i

    Notes:

    Night Hoist Capable. Must have prior approval to leave the Unit except on initial attack fires with local neighbors.

    Ordering Procedure:

    GACC or 911 or SDFD Dispatch Center @ 858-974-9891.
    CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to San Diego Co.
    POC-Chuck MacFarland Phone
    Number 1-619-602-6372/1-619-241-6949
    Federal: Units place order to the GACC.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Both (Hoist and Short-haul)
    Map Location:
    San Diego, CA
    Map Location Number:
    14
  • Orange County Fire Authority
    Geographic Area:
    Southern California
    Source:
    Orange County Fire Authority
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Bell 412 EP

    Notes:

    Must have prior approval to leave the Unit except on initial attack fires with local neighbors.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact OCFA Emergency Command Center for availability 714-573-6500.
    CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Orange Co ECC.
    Federal: Units place order to the GACC.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Orange County, CA
    Map Location Number:
    13
  • San Bernardino Sheriff #2
    Geographic Area:
    Southern California
    Source:
    San Bernardino Sheriff
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    6 A-Star (AS350 B3)

    Notes:

    Night Hoist.

    Ordering Procedure:

    0800-1700 hrs: Sheriff’s Aviation (909)252-4100.
    1700-0800 hrs: Sheriff’s Dispatch (909)356-9652.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Hoist
    Map Location:
    San Bernardino, CA
    Map Location Number:
    10
  • San Bernardino Sheriff #1
    Geographic Area:
    Southern California
    Source:
    San Bernardino Sheriff
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    1-UH1H Super Huey, 1-Bell 212

    Notes:

    Night Hoist 1- Bell 412 EPX expected to be in service Fall of 2023.

    Ordering Procedure:

    0800-1700 hrs: Sheriff’s Aviation (909)252-4100,
    1700-0800 hrs: Sheriff’s Dispatch (909)356-9652.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Hoist
    Map Location:
    San Bernardino, CA
    Map Location Number:
    10
  • Santa Barbara County Fire Department
    Geographic Area:
    Southern California
    Source:
    Santa Barbara County Fire Department
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    1-Bell (UH-1H) Restricted

    Notes:

    Must have prior approval to leave the Unit except on initial attack fires with local neighbors. Rescue is a priority, but agency will not let the helicopter be on standby for Fire/Rescue.

    Ordering Procedure:

    CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Santa Barbara Co ECC.
    Federal: Units place order to the GACC.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Santa Ynez, CA
    Map Location Number:
    8
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