PMS 512

The Interagency Emergency Helicopter Extraction Source List, PMS 512, provides incident management and coordination system personnel with a national list of helicopters for emergency extraction.

All Interagency Emergency Helicopter Extraction Source List, PMS 512

Geographic Area: All

Source	Map Location	Map #	Make & Model Sort descending	Order Response Time	Ordering Procedure
WI 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. WI ANG contacts: Major Nils Henderson 608-213-2897.
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. Direct Contact: Deputy Doug Russell, 775-813-8881 to check availability.
Coast Guard	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	Kodiak, AK	4	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. For SE Alaska may also contact USCG Juneau Command at: 800-478-5555.
Coast Guard	Sitka, AK	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. For SE Alaska may also contact USCG Juneau Command at: 800-478-5555.
Coast Guard	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. Direct contact: Duty Officer, 252-335-6333 or 5th Coast Guard District, Portsmouth, VA, 757-398-6231.
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.
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. Iowa ARNG contact LTC Timothy Eich office (319) 234-1372.
National Park Service	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.
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. 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.
Coast Guard	McKinleyville, CA - Humboldt Bay	14	MH65D (AS365), 3 Aircraft assigned, 1 staffed 24/7	30 minute call to launch	Sector Humboldt Bay Command Center, 707-839-6113
Alaska Air National Guard	Anchorage, AK	1	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.
Alaska Air National Guard	Fairbanks, AK	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.
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. Direct contact: 305 RQS, Lt. Col Nathan Horner, Ops Desk phone # 520-228-2168, or 520-228-2316, or 520-228-5290.
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. Direct contact: Base Operator, 702-652-1110, ask for Para-rescue Operations Officer.
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.
LA County Fire	Lancaster, CA	19	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.
LA County Fire	Brackett Airport - LaVerne/Pomona, CA	20	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.
LA County Fire	Malibu, CA	21	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.
LA County Fire	Fire Camp 9 (Sylmar), CA	22	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.
LA County Fire	Barton Heliport Pacoima-Whiteman Airport, CA	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.
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.
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.
Utah National Guard	Salt Lake City, Utah	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. Direct contact: Jeremy Tannahill 801-816-3449. Primary State EOC: Matt Snider 801-875-1096. Secondary State EOC: Shane Freeman 801-560-1072.
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).

Page Last Modified / Reviewed: April 25, 2024

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