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  • Colorado Air Guard
    Geographic Area:
    Rocky Mountain
    Source:
    Colorado Air Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Blackhawk (UH-60A)

    Notes:

    A heli-basket is available if requested.

    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:
    Aurora, CO
    Map Location Number:
    4
  • Wyoming National Guard
    Geographic Area:
    Rocky Mountain
    Source:
    Wyoming National Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    No
    Make & Model:

    Blackhawk (UH-60A)

    Notes:

    None

    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:
    Cheyenne, WY
    Map Location Number:
    3
  • Active Military - Air Force (Warren Air Force Base)
    Geographic Area:
    Rocky Mountain
    Source:
    Active Military - Air Force (Warren Air Force Base)
    FM Radio Programmable:
    No
    Make & Model:

    Bell 212 UH-1N

    Notes:

    None

    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.
    Direct contact: Ladd, 307-773-2001 or, 773-3921.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Cheyenne, WY
    Map Location Number:
    2
  • South Dakota National Guard
    Geographic Area:
    Rocky Mountain
    Source:
    South Dakota National Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    No
    Make & Model:

    Blackhawk (UH-60A)

    Notes:

    None

    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.
    Direct contact: LTC Jim Selchert, 605-391-8173 or SMSqt. Sergeant Kevin Kreullen, 605-390-9499.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Rapid City, SD
    Map Location Number:
    1
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Date: February 13, 2024
Contact: Randy Chindarak 

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NWCG Work Capacity Test Administrator's Guide, PMS 307

Date: December 7, 2023
Contact: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee (IASS) 

An updated NWCG Work Capacity Test Administrator's Guide is now available. This publication is intended to aid WCT Administrators in preparing and performing a WCT. 

The WCT Administrator will be able to complete proper paperwork and administer respective job-related field tests to determine a worker's capacity to meet NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

References:

NWCG Work Capacity Test Administrator's Guide, PMS 307

Updated NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

Date: December 6, 2023
Contact: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee (IASS) 

The December 2023 revision of the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505, is now available for download. No changes have been made to the associated forms and documents.

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NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505