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	Order Response Time Sort descending	Ordering Procedure
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.
PA 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. National Guard has the Immediate Response Authority for life, limb or eyesight: 717-861-8500.
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.
WI 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. WI ANG contacts: Major Nils Henderson 608-213-2897.
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department	Modesto, CA	12	Bell Long Ranger 206L; 1-C30P/Bell 206B	20 minutes	<p> 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's Department Communications at 209-552-3914.</p>
H & HS Yuma OpsO	Yuma, AZ	10	Bell HH-1N "Huey"	30 min	Contact Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) 800-851-3051. Direct contact 928-269-2326.
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
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.
CalFire	Kneeland, CA	2	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 GACC place with corresponding unit. 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
CalFire	Vina, CA	3	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 GACC place with corresponding unit. 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
CalFire	Howard Forest, CA	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 GACC place with corresponding unit. 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
CalFire	Boggs Mountain, CA	5	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 GACC place with corresponding unit. 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
CalFire	Columbia, CA	6	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 GACC place with corresponding unit. 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
CalFire	Alma, CA	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 GACC place with corresponding unit. 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
Sonoma County Sheriff	Sonoma, CA	8	Bell 407	30 minutes	This aircraft is dispatched through Redcom (Sonoma Co. Fire Dispatch) 707-576-1371.
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.
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. Aviation Dispatch Command: (410)783-7525.
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.
Intermountain Life Flight			Augusta A109 (K2)	30 minutes	Contact: Intermountain Life Fight Communication Center, 1-800-321-1911.
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.
New York State Police	New York Statewide (12 helicopters)	8	Bell Huey, Bell 430, and Bell 407	30 minutes	Local 911 Centers should coordinate through NYSP Aviation 24-hour dispatch: 518-242-4500.
CalFire	Hemet Ryan, CA	3	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 GACC place with corresponding unit. 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. 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. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
Era Helicopters & Priority 1 Air Rescue	Houma, LA	2	Agusta Westland AW-139	30 minutes	Call 1-800-655-1414.
CalFire	Gillespie, CA	2	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 GACC place with corresponding unit. 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. 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. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
CalFire	Bear Valley, CA	1	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 GACC place with corresponding unit. 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. 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. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
National Park Service	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.
Maine Forest Rangers	Maine Forest Service	12	Bell 407/Bell UH-1H (5)	30 minutes	Maine Forest Service Dispatch : (207) 827-1800.
CalFire	Prado, CA	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 GACC place with corresponding unit. 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. 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. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
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.
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.
US Forest Service	Wenatchee, WA	11	A-Star 350 B3	30 minutes	GACC
Coast Guard			Dolphin (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.
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.
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
National Park Service	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 fire dispatch 559-565-3164. Order through normal ordering procedures. Forest/unit place to GACC, GACC will place to Sequoia/Kings ECC.
Coast Guard	Port Angeles, WA	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.
Orange County Fire Authority	Orange County, CA	13	Bell 412 EP	30 minutes	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.
Coast Guard	North Bend, OR	1	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.
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.
Intermountain Life Flight (hospital)	Ogden, Utah	1	Augusta A109 (K2)	30 minutes	Contact: Intermountain Life Fight Communication Center, 1-800-321-1911.
National Park Service	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.
National Park Service	Mesa Verde, CO	5	Bell 407 VIP	30 minutes	Contact the aircraft desk at Durango Interagency Fire Dispatch Center (DRC) 970-385-1324.
Intermountain Life Flight (hospital)	Provo, Utah	2	Augusta A109 (K2)	30 minutes	Contact: Intermountain Life Fight Communication Center, 1-800-321-1911.
National Park Service	Yosemite, National Park	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.
Coast Guard	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. Direct contact : Officer on Duty, 231-922-8210.
CalFire	Bieber, CA	1	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 GACC place with corresponding unit. 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
Minnesota State Patrol	St. Paul, MN	1	Bell 407 & Bell L4	30-45 minutes	GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through DPS Dispatch: 651-582-1509.
Minnesota State Patrol	Aitkin, MN	2	Bell 407 & Bell L4	30-45 minutes	GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through DPS Dispatch: 651-582-1509.
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.
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.

Page Last Modified / Reviewed: April 25, 2024

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