Interagency Emergency Helicopter Extraction Source List, PMS 512
The Interagency Emergency Helicopter Extraction Source List, PMS 512, provides incident management and coordination system personnel with a national list of emergency helicopter extraction availability and capability. This source list is compiled from federal, state, municipal governments, military, and Emergency Medical Response (EMS) and/or extraction programs throughout the country. This document can be useful when filling in the "Emergency Contact Checklist" on the Interagency Mishap Response Guide & Checklist, PMS 503, available at https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/503.
Emergency helicopter extraction is used to insert emergency response personnel and/or extract critically injured personnel from remote or inaccessible locations. Incident management and coordination system personnel should take the time to understand the capabilities and limitations of helicopter extraction.
Read our background and consideration information section including ordering resources and mission planning.
Geographic Area: Alaska
| Source | Map Location | Map # | Make & Model | Order Response Time | Ordering Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Air National Guard | Anchorage, AK, Fairbanks, AK | 1, 2 | Pavehawk (HH-60) | 1-2 Hours | 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. |
| Coast Guard (Alaska) | Kodiak, AK, Sitka, AK | 4, 5 | Jayhawk (HH-60J) | 30 minutes | 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. |
| National Park Service (Denali) | Talkeetna - Denali National Park and Preserve | 3 | A-star (AS350-B3) | 1 hour | Contact: Denali Communications Center, 907-683-9555, or South District Ranger, John Leonard, 907-733-2231, to check availability |
Geographic Area: Eastern
| Source | Map Location | Map # | Make & Model | Order Response Time | Ordering Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Guard (Michigan) | Traverse City, MI | 4 | 4 Dolphins (Dauphin HH-65C) | 30 minutes | 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. |
| Iowa Army National Guard | Waterloo, Iowa | 13 | Lakota (UH-72) (Eurocopter EC0145) | 1-5 hours, crew dependent | GACC or 911 dispatch center should coordinate requests for military, Coast Guard and National Guard resources through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone # 800-851-3051.ter Ordering Procedure |
| Iowa Army National Guard | Waterloo, Iowa | 14 | Blackhawk (Uh-60) A+L | 1-5 hours, crew dependent | GACC or 911 dispatch center should coordinate requests for military, Coast Guard and National Guard resources through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone # 800-851-3051.ter Ordering Procedure |
| Maine Forest Rangers | Maine Forest Service | 12 | Bell 407/Bell UH-1H (5) | 30 minutes | Maine Forest Service Dispatch : (207) 827-1800 |
| Maine National Guard | Bangor, ME | 9 | Bell 412 | 2-3 hours | 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. |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland Statewide (8 helicopters) | 6 | (10) AW-139 | 30 minutes | GACC or 911 dispatch center should coordinate requests through MSP SYSCOM Dispatch: 800-468-5090 or 410-706-8080/81/82 |
| Minnesota National Guard | St. Cloud, MN | 3 | Blackhawk (UH-60L) | 2-3 hours | Coordinate requests for National Guard resources through the Air Force Rescue Coordination @ 1-800-851-3051 |
| Minnesota State Patrol | Saint Paul, MN, Aitkin, MN | 1, 2 | Bell 407 & Bell L4 | 30-45 minutes | GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through DPS Dispatch: 651-582-1509. |
| New York State Police | New York Statewide (13 helicopters) | 8 | Bell 430/407 UH-1 (external only) | 30 minutes | GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through NewYork State 911 number. |
| Pennsylvania Army National Guard | Fort Indiantown Gap, PA | 15 | CH-47 | 2-4 hours crew dependent | GACC Contact State Aviation Officer, then SAO will contact PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) then PEMA will contact Guard unit. |
| Pennsylvania Army National Guard | Fort Indiantown Gap, PA | 5 | Blackhawk (UH-60) | 2-3 hours | GACC Contact State Aviation Officer (SAO), then SAO will contact PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) then PEMA will contact Guard unit. |
| U.S. Park Police | Washington DC | 7 | Bell 412EP (2) and Bell 206 L3 | unknown | 24 hour dispatch 202-610-7500 Emergency Communication Center 202-610-7515. |
| Wisconsin Army National Guard | West Bend, WI (Located at Army Aviation Support Facility #1) | 11 | Eurocopter EC-145 (UH-72/LUH) | 2-6 hrs in-state / 2 days intra-state | GACC or 911 dispatch center should coordinate requests for military,Coast Guard and National Guard resources through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone #800-851-3051. |
| Wisconsin Army National Guard | West Bend, WI (Located at Army Aviation Support Facility #1) | 10 | Blackhawk (UH-60 A/L) | 2-6 hrs in-state / 2 days intra-state | GACC or 911 dispatch center should coordinate requests for military,Coast Guard and National Guard resources through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone #800-851-3051. |
Geographic Area: Great Basin
| Source | Map Location | Map # | Make & Model | Order Response Time | Ordering Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Military - Air Force (Nellis Air Force Base) | Las Vegas, NV | 7 | Pavehawk (HH60) | 1-2 hours | 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. |
| Active Military - Navy (Fallon Naval Air Station) | Fallon, NV | 8 | Blackhawk MH-60S | Mon-Fri 0800-2400 – 30 minute; Mon-Fri 0001-0759, Sat/Sun – 2 hr | Dispatch centers coordinate requests for military through Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone #:800-851-3051 |
| Idaho National Guard | Boise, Idaho | 5 | Blackhawk (UH-60)/Lakota (UH-72) | Blackhawk - 1hour/weekdays; Lakota - 4hours/weekends | 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. |
| Intermountain Life Flight | Ogden, UT, Provo, UT | 1, 2 | Augusta A109 (K2) | 30 minutes | Contact: Intermountain Life Fight Communication Center, 1-800-321-1911. |
| Las Vegas Metro Police Dept | Las Vegas, NV | 6 | 1-Bell 205 (HH-1H) Restricted; MD 530F; Airbus H-145 | 1 hour | 911 dispatch centers should coordinate request through appropriate GACC. |
| National Park Service (Grand Teton) | Jackson, WY | 3 | 2-A-star (AS350 B3) | 1 hour | Contact: Great Basin Coordination Center, 801-531-5320, or Teton Interagency Dispatch Center , 307-739-3630 to check availability. |
| Nevada Division of Forestry Air Operations | Minden, NV | 12 | Bell UH-1H | 30-60 minutes | Contact Nevada Division of Emergency Management Duty Officer - (775) 687-0498, DEM will contact NDF Duty Officer |
| Teton County SAR | Jackson, WY | 4 | Bell 407 | 45 minutes | Contact Jessica King, 307-690-8429 for availability. |
| US Forest Service (Idaho) | McCall, ID | 10 | A-star (AS350 B3) | 1 hour | Contact GBCC 801-531-5320 or Payette Dispatch 208-634-2757 to check availability. |
| Utah National Guard | Salt Lake City, UT | 11 | UH-60L Blackhawk / LUH-72 Lakota | UG-60L- 4 hours / LUH-72- 4 hours | Contact the State EOC requesting support, State EOC will contact the UTARNG |
| Washoe County Sheriff's Office | Stead, NV | 9 | HH-1H and UH-1H | 45 minutes | Contact Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at 775-785-4228 |
Geographic Area: Northern California
| Source | Map Location | Map # | Make & Model | Order Response Time | Ordering Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CalFire (Northern) | Bieber, CA, Kneeland, CA, Vina, CA, Howard Forest, CA, Boggs Mountain, CA, Columbia, CA, Alma, CA | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 11 Bell 205 (UH-1H) Restricted Super Huey | 30 minutes | 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through appropriate CA GACC. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 : North Ops Resources. They can be ordered through the normal ordering process Forest/ Units place to the GACC and GAC C place with corresponding unit. Payment through normal ordering process 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. |
| California Highway Patrol (Northern) | Auburn, CA, Redding, CA | 10, 11 | Airbus AS350 B3 | Varies | #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. |
| Coast Guard (Northern California) | McKinleyville, CA Humboldt Bay | 14 | MH65D (AS365), 3 Aircraft assiged, 1 staffed 24/7 | 30 minute call to launch | Sector Humboldt Bay Command Center, 707-839-6113 |
| California National Guard | Stockton, CA | 9 | 11- Blackhawk (UH-60) @ Mather; 8- UH60 @ Los Alamitos; 10- CH47F @ Stockton | 2-3 hours | 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 |
| Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Air Operations | McClellan, CA | 13 | 2-Bell UH-1H (Fire Copter 1 and Fire Copter 2) | 15 minutes | 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. |
| Sanislaus County Sheriff's Department | Modesto, CA | 12 | Bell Long Ranger 206L; 1-C30P/Bell 206B | 20 minutes | Contact Chief Pilot/Detective Sergeant Rob Latapie at 209-404-2668 or 209-652-9472. Or Unit Commander Lt. Mike Parker at 209-652-8526. Or Sheriff'sDepartment Communications at 209-552-3914. |
| Sonoma County Sheriff | Sonoma, CA | 8 | Bell 407 | 30 minutes | This aircraft is dispatched through Redcom (Sonoma Co. Fire Dispatch) 707-576-1371. |
Geographic Area: Northern Rockies
| Source | Map Location | Map # | Make & Model | Order Response Time | Ordering Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Military - Airforce (Malstrom Air Force Base) | Great Falls, MT | 2 | Bell 205 (UH-1H) | 2 hours | 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. |
| Central Montana Helitack | Helena, MT | 4 | A-star AS-350 B3 | 30 minutes | Contact: Helena Interagency Dispatch Center (Day) 406 449-5475, (Night) 406 444-4242 |
| Flathead County Sheriff (Air One) | Kalispell, MT | 3 | Bell 429 | 30 minutes | Have local dispatch place order with Flathead County Sheriff Dispatch 406-260-4319. |
| National Park Service (Yellowstone) | Yellowstone, WY | 1 | A-star AS-350 B3 | 30 minutes | Contact: Bozeman Interagency Dispatch Center (BZC), 406-624-3830, or Yellowstone Dispatch, Laura Dooley, 307-344-2181. |
| Two Bear Air SAR | Whitefish, MT | 5 | Bell 429 hoist capable | 45 minutes | Request through Flathead County Dispatch. The Flathead County Sheriff's Department makes ultimate decision. 406-260-4319. |
Geographic Area: Northwest
| Source | Map Location | Map # | Make & Model | Order Response Time | Ordering Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Survival School, Fairchild AFB | Spokane, WA | 8 | Bell 212 (UH-1N) | 1 hour | 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. |
| Coast Guard (Oregon) | Astoria, OR | 3 | Jayhawk (HH-60J) | 30 minutes | 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. |
| Coast Guard (Oregon/Washington) | North Bend, OR, Port Angeles, WA | 1, 4 | Dauphin (HH-65C) | 30 minutes | 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. |
| King County Sheriff's Office | Renton, WA | 7 | Bell 407 | 1 hour until airborne during off duty hours. | GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate through Washington Emergency Operations Center, phone #: 800-258-5990. |
| King County Sheriff's Office | Renton, WA | 6 | Bell 205 (UH-1H) | 1 hour | GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate through Washington Emergency Operations Center, phone #: 800-258-5990. |
| National Park Service (Mount Rainer) | Mount Rainier National Park | 10 | A-Star 350 B3 | 1 hour | Call Mount Rainier Dispatch @ 360-569-6600 (0700-2000 operating hours) or Puget Sound Interagency Coordinating Center @ 425-783-6150 (24-hours) |
| Oregon National Guard | Salem, OR | 2 | Blackhawk (UH-60M) | 2-3 hours | 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. |
| Snohomish County | Snohomish, WA | 5 | Bell 205 (UH-1H) | 1 hour | GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate through Washington Emergency Operations Center, phone #: 800-258-5990. |
| US Forest Service (Washington) | Wenatchee, WA | 11 | A-Star 350 B3 | 30 minutes | GACC |
| Washington National Guard | Joint Base Lewis-McChord | 12 | UH-60 A/L | 2-24 hrs (dependent upon aircrew staffing) | 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 |
| Whidbey Island Naval Air Station | Oak Harbor, WA | 9 | Knighthawk (MH-60S) | 30 minutes | 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. |
Geographic Area: Rocky Mountain
| Source | Map Location | Map # | Make & Model | Order Response Time | Ordering Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Military - Air Force (Warren Air Force Base) | Cheyenne, WY | 2 | Bell 212 UH-1N | 2-3 hours | 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. |
| Colorado Air Guard | Aurora, CO | 4 | Blackhawk (UH-60A) | 1-1.5 hours | 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. |
| National Park Service (Mesa Verde) | Mesa Verde, CO | 5 | Bell 407 VIP | 30 minutes | Contact the aircraft desk at Durango Interagency Fire Dispatch Center (DRC) 970-385-1324 |
| South Dakota National Guard | Rapid City, SD | 1 | Blackhawk (UH-60A) | 1-6 hours in-state, 2-day intra-state | 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. |
| Wyoming National Guard | Cheyenne, WY | 3 | Blackhawk (UH-60A) | 2-3 hours | 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. |
Geographic Area: Southern
| Source | Map Location | Map # | Make & Model | Order Response Time | Ordering Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Army 5th Ranger Training Battalion | Dahlonega, GA | 10 | UH-72 (Eurocopter EC-145) | 15 minutes | GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through Camp Frank D. Merrill phone #: 706-864-3367 (extension 5238 or 5234). |
| Coast Guard (North Carolina) | Elizabeth City, NC | 3 | Jayhawk (HH-60J) | 30 minutes | 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. |
| Era Helicopters & Priority 1 Air Rescue | Houma, LA | 2 | Agusta Westland AW-139 | 30 minutes | Call 1-800-655-1414. |
| Georgia State Patrol - Aviation | Kennesaw, GA | 9 | 2-Bell 205 (UH-1H) | 1 hour | GACC or 911 coordinate request through Georgia State Patrol (404) 624-6077 |
| Jacksonville Naval Air Station | Jacksonville, FL | 11 | Seahawk (MH-60R) | 30 minutes | 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. |
| Knox County Sheriff's Office | Knox County, TN | 13 | Bell/UH-1H | 1 hour | Call Knox County E911 center (865-215-2444), Unit Commander Capt. Rick Trott (865-237-4700) or Aviation Unit Office (865-577-7195) |
| Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (Tamiami & Opa-locka airports) | Miami-Dade, FL | 12 | 4-Bell 412 EP | 30 minutes | GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through 911 Miami-Dade County Dispatch. |
| North Carolina National Guard/NC Helicopter & Aquatic Rescue Team (NCHART) | Salisbury, NC | 4 | Blackhawk (UH-60L) | 1.5 hours | GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through the North Carolina Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at phone #: 800-858-0368 (24-hour). They will coordinate through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC). |
| Tennessee Highway Patrol Aviation Section | Nashville, TN | 14 | Bell UH-1H | 1 hour | THP Nashville Dispatch (615) 741-2060 or direct contact |
| Texas Department of Public Safety | Austin, TX, San Antonio, TX, Edenburg, TX, Laredo, TX | 5, 6, 7, 8 | 3-A-star (AS 350 B3) Hoist, 1-Eurocopter (EC 145) Hoist, 11-A-Star (AS 350 B2) Short-Haul | 1 hour | GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through TX DPS dispatch at phone #: 512-424-7391. Additional contact Chief Pilot Bill Nabors 512-569-0531. |
| Travis County Public Safety, Shock Trauma Air Rescue (STAR) | Austin, TX | 1 | Eurocopter (EC-145), UH-1H | 15 minutes | 24 hour dispatch, 800 531-star |
| Virginia State Police based at Chesterfield, VA (KFCI), Lynchburg, VA (KLYH) and Abington, VA (KVJI) | Chesterfield, VA | 15 | Bell 407 (4 ea) | 10 minutes | Virginia State Police Dispatch (804-553-3420) Aviation Business hours (804-743-2234) |
| Virginia State Police based in Chesterfield, VA (KFCI) and Abington, VA (KVJI) | Chesterfield, VA | 16 | EC-145 (2 ea) | 10 minutes | Virginia State Police Dispatch (804-553-3420) Aviation Business hours (804-743-2234) |
Geographic Area: Southern California
| Source | Map Location | Map # | Make & Model | Order Response Time | Ordering Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CalFire (Southern) | Bear Valley, CA, Gillespie, CA, Hemet Ryan, CA, Prado, CA | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 11 Bell 205 (UH-1H) Restricted Super Huey | 30 minutes | 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through appropriate CA GACC. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 : North Ops Resources. They can be ordered through the normal ordering process Forest/ Units place to the GACC and GAC C place with corresponding unit. Payment through normal ordering process 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. |
| California Army National Guard | Mather, CA, Los Alamitos, CA | 11, 12 | 1- Blackhawk (UH-60) @ Mather 8- UH60 @ Los Alamitos. 10- CH47F @ Stockton | 2-3 hours | 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 |
| California Highway Patrol (Southern) | Apple Valley, CA, Fresno, CA, Paso Robles, CA, Thermal, CA | 15, 16, 17, 18 | Airbus AS350 B3 | Varies | #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. |
| Ventura County Fire Department | Camarillo, CA | 9 | 1-Bell 205, 2-Bell UH1H, 1-Bell- 212HP, 1-Bell 206 L1 FLIR | 1 hour | CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Ventura Co ECC. Federal: Units place order to the GACC and the GACC can use the Los Padres NF Agreement to hire the helicopter(s). |
| Kern County Fire Department | Keene Helibase, 8 miles west of Tehachapi Municipal Airport | 7 | 2-Bell (UH-1H) Restricted Super Hueys, H-407 & H-408 | 5 Minutes | CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Kern Co. Federal: Units place order to the GACC and the GACC can use the Sequoia NF Agreement to hire the helicopter(s). H408 and H407 are statused with South Ops daily Contact: ECC at 661-861-2521 (dispatch available 24 hours). Rescue crew: pilot, Hoist operator, rescuer, safety. Available with Helitack crew to run Night Helibase ops |
| LA County Fire | Lancaster, CA, Brackett Airport - LaVerne/Pomona, CA, Malibu, CA, Fire Camp 9 (Sylmar), CA, Barton Heliport Pacoima-Whiteman Airport, CA | 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 | S70A Firehawk | 5 minutes | LA County Fire Dispatch 1-323-881-6183 CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Los Angeles Co. Federal: Units place order to the GACC and the GACC can use the Angeles NF Agreement to hire the helicopter. |
| National Park Service (Yosemite) | Yosemite NP | 5 | Bell 205 | 30 minutes | Contact: Yosemite Dispatch, 209-379-1999. Order through normal ordering process. Forest/unit place to GACC, GACC will place to Yosemite ECC. |
| National Park Service (Sequoia-Kings Canyon) | Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park | 6 | A-Star (AS-350 B3) | 30 minutes | Contact: Southern California Geographic Area Coordination Center (OSC) 951-276-6725, or CA-KNP 24hr Dispatch, 559-565-3195 or normal hour’s firedispatch 559-565-3164. Order through normal ordering procedures. Forest/unit place to GACC, GACC will place to Sequoia/Kings ECC. |
| Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake/VX-31 SAR | Ridgecrest, CA | 24 | MH-60S (Blackhawk) | M-Th 0800-1630 – 30 minute; M-Th 1631-0759 – 1 hr; Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays – 2 hr | GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests for military through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone #: 800-851-3051. |
| Orange County Fire Authority | Orange County, CA | 13 | Bell 412 EP | 30 minutes | CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Orange Co ECC. Federal: Units place order to the GACC and the GACC can use the Cleveland NF Agreement to hire the helicopter. |
| San Bernardino Sheriff #1 | San Bernardino, CA | 10 | 1-UH1H Super Huey, 1-Bell 212 | Immediately 0800-1800 | 0800-1700 Sheriff’s Aviation (909)252-4100, 1700-0800 Sheriff’s Dispatch (909)356-9652. |
| San Bernardino Sheriff #2 | San Bernardino, CA | 10 | 6 A-Star (AS350 B3) | Immediate 0700-0200 | 0800-1700 Sheriff’s Aviation (909)252-4100, 1700-0800 Sheriff’s Dispatch (909)356-9652. |
| San Diego Fire Rescue Department | San Diego, CA | 14 | Bell 212 HP, 412 EP | 10 minutes | 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. Federal: Units place order to the GACC and the GACC can use the Cleveland NF Agreement to hire the helicopter. |
| Santa Barbara County Fire Department | Santa Ynez, CA | 8 | 1-Bell (UH-1H) Restricted | 1 hour | 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 and the GACC can use the Los Padres NF Agreement to hire the helicopter(s). |
Geographic Area: Southwest
| Source | Map Location | Map # | Make & Model | Order Response Time | Ordering Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Military - Air Force (Davis-Monthan Air Force Reserve) | Tucson, AZ | 7 | Pavehawk (HH60) | 1-2 hours | 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. |
| Active Military - Air Force (Kirtland Air Force Base) | Albuquerque, NM | 9 | Pavehawk (HH60) | 1-2 hours | Contact local Dispatch. Dispatch/Requesting Office will contact the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland (505)846-9482 or (505)846-3777. |
| Arizona Department of Public Safety | Flagstaff, AZ, Kingman, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Tucson, AZ | 3, 4, 5, 6 | 5 - Bell 407's | 5-10 minutes | Contact: Contact Arizona State Dispatch @ 800-309-7081, AZ Dept. of Public Safety Dispatch 1-800-247-6337. Aviation Bureau 602-223-2535 business hours. |
| Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department | Albuquerque, NM | 12 | A-star (AS350 B3) | 0-30 minutes | Contact Albuquerque Dispatch 505-346-2660. Bernalillo County Communications Center 505-798-7000 |
| Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department | Albuquerque, NM | 13 | Bell UH-1H "Huey" | 0-30 minutes | Contact Albuquerque Dispatch 505-346-2660. Bernalillo County Communications Center 505-798-7000 |
| H & HS Yuma OpsO | Yuma, AZ | 10 | Bell HH-1N "Huey" | 30 min | Contact Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) 800-851-3051. |
| National Park Service (Grand Canyon) | Grand Canyon, AZ | 2 | A-star (AS350 B3) | 30 minutes | Contact: Williams Dispatch Center (WDC), 928-635-8356, Helicopter Program Manager Eric Graff at 928-266-5633 or 928-856-0319 |
| National Park Service (Grand Canyon) | Grand Canyon, AZ | 1 | MD-900/207E | 1-1.5 hours | Contact: Williams Dispatch Center (WDC), 928-635-8356, Helicopter Program Manager Eric Graff at 928-266-5633 or 928-856-0319. |
| New Mexico National Guard | Santa Fe, NM | 8 | Blackhawk (UH-60A) | 1-2 hours | Contact Santa Fe Dispatch 505-438-5600. |
| Phoenix Police/Fire Department | Phoenix, AZ | 11 | Augusta A109E Power | 0-30 minutes | Contact Phoenix Alarm 602-262-7496 |
| US Forest Service (Arizona) | Tucson, AZ | 14 | A-star (AS350 B3) | 0-30 minutes | Contact Tucson Interagency Dispatch Center at (520)202-2710, Helicopter Program Manager Luke Abell at (520)664-0600 |