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Known State Frequencies for Air Ambulance/Air MedEvac

Southwest Interagency Emergency Helicopter Extraction Source List, PMS 512

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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.
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 (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 3 5 - Bell 407's 5-10 minutes

Contact: Contact Arizona State Dispatch at 800-309-7081, AZ Dept. of Public Safety Dispatch 1-800-247-6337.
Arizona Department of Public Safety Kingman, AZ 4 5 - Bell 407's 5-10 minutes

Contact: Contact Arizona State Dispatch at 800-309-7081, AZ Dept. of Public Safety Dispatch 1-800-247-6337.
Arizona Department of Public Safety Phoenix, AZ 5 5 - Bell 407's 5-10 minutes

Contact: Contact Arizona State Dispatch at 800-309-7081, AZ Dept. of Public Safety Dispatch 1-800-247-6337.
Arizona Department of Public Safety Tucson, AZ 6 5 - Bell 407's 5-10 minutes

Contact: Contact Arizona State Dispatch at 800-309-7081, AZ Dept. of Public Safety Dispatch 1-800-247-6337.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Mexico National Guard Santa Fe, NM 8 Blackhawk (UH-60A) 1-2 hours

Contact Santa Fe Dispatch 505-438-5600.
Orders go through Santa Fe Dispatch, who will request from New Mexico State Forestry, who will forward the request to New Mexico Homeland Security Secretary, who will get the Governors approval. National Guard Contact CPT Kevin Doo 505-474-1158 or cell 505-699-2122.
Phoenix Police/Fire Department Phoenix, AZ 11 Augusta A109E Power 0-30 minutes

Contact Phoenix Alarm 602-262-7496.
City of Phoenix Police Dispatch Air Unit Hanger 606-262-6151.
US Forest Service 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.

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Updated! L-280, Followership to Leadership (Instructor-led) Course

Date: October 3, 2024
Questions? Please contact:
Leadership Committee

NWCG is pleased to announce the updated L-280, Followership to Leadership (Instructor-led) course is now available. L-280 is intended for operational personnel at the Firefighter Type 1 level, and for individuals pursuing Leadership Level 2, New Leader. 

This instructor-led course is a primer on leadership and the second formal course in the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program. It helps emerging leaders build the confidence, skills, and mindset needed to lead effectively in high-risk environments. 

For more information about leadership development and available courses, visit the Leadership Committee Web Portal.

References:

L-280, Followership to Leadership (Instructor-led)

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use

Date: Sept 26, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee 

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use. This advisory recommends all pre-2006 fire shelters should be removed from service by January 1, 2026.

This advisory recommends firefighters and fire managers to:

  • Inspect fire shelters immediately
  • Replace and destroy any pre-2006 shelters (identified by white or pink insert label)
  • Order replacements as needed

For further details, please refer to the complete advisory. 

References:

Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use

NWCG Fire Inspection Flowchart, PMS 411-1

NWCG Alerts

NEW! S-219, Firing Operations (Blended) Now Available

Date: Sept 11, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fuels Management Committee 

The S-219, Firing Operations (Blended) course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB) incident qualifications.

This blended course combines online and instructor-led training to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of the FIRB, as described in the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Firing Boss, Single Resource, PMS 350-105.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

S-219, Firing Operations (Blended)

NWCG Firing Boss, Single Resource Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

NWCG Committees Observe Suicide Prevention Awareness Week: September 7-13, 2025

Date: Sep 5, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Mental Health Subcommittee

The NWCG Mental Health Subcommittee (MHSC) and Risk Management Committee (RMC) recognize the unique challenges and demands faced by the wildland fire community. The MHSC and RMC know that we are all stronger together and believe in fostering a culture of support, understanding, and resilience.

Suicide Prevention Awareness encourages us to actively connect with and support each other. For more information that could make a difference for yourself or someone else please review the materials and resources provided for the 2025 Suicide Prevention Awareness Week.

References:

2025 Suicide Prevention Awareness Week Materials and Resources