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Known State Frequencies for Air Ambulance/Air MedEvac

All Interagency Emergency Helicopter Extraction Source List, PMS 512

Geographic Area: All
Source Map Location Map # Make & Model Order Response Time Ordering Procedure
Snohomish County Snohomish County 5 Bell 205 (UH-1H) 1 hour

GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate through Washington Emergency Operations Center, phone #: 800-258-5990.
Sonoma County Sheriff Sonoma, CA 8 Bell 407 30 minutes

This aircraft is dispatched through Redcom (Sonoma Co. Fire Dispatch) 707-576-1371.
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.
Direct contact: LTC Jim Selchert, 605-391-8173 or SMSqt. Sergeant Kevin Kreullen, 605-390-9499.
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department Modesto, CA 12 Bell Long Ranger 206L; 1-C30P/Bell 206B 20 minutes

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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>
Tennessee Highway Patrol Aviation Section Nashville, TN 14 Bell UH-1H 1 hour

THP Nashville Dispatch (615) 741-2060 or direct contact.
Direct contact: Sgt. Brad Lund Cell (615) 202-3678 Additional contact information #(865) 594-5798 THP Knoxville, TN.
Teton County SAR Jackson, WY 4 Bell 407 45 minutes

Contact Jessica King, 307-690-8429 for availability.
Texas Department of Public Safety Austin, TX 5 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.
Texas Department of Public Safety San Antonio, TX 6 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.
Texas Department of Public Safety Edenburg, TX 7 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.
Texas Department of Public Safety Laredo, TX 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.
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.
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.
Direct Contact: 202-690-0738. 
US Forest Service Wenatchee, WA 11 A-Star 350 B3 30 minutes

GACC
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.
US Forest Service McCall, Idaho 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, 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.
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).
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.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office Stead, NV 9 HH-1H and UH-1H 45 minutes

Contact Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at 775 785-9276.
Direct Contact: Deputy Doug Russell, 775-813-8881 to check availability.
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.
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.
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.

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NWCG Latest Announcements

NWCG Risk Management Committee Releases Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

Date: November 7, 2024
Contact: Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) has released Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires. As wildland fire respirators are available through several established vendors, wildland fire personnel need to understand regulations and limitations of respirator use in the workplace.

Safety Bulletin 24-001 outlines the following topics regarding respirator use for wildland fires:

  • Requirements for Respirator Use
  • Voluntary Respirator Use
  • Current Respirator Options
  • Unknown Risks of Respirator Use

This bulletin also provides mitigation recommendations to help reduce smoke exposure for wildland firefighting efforts.

References:

NWCG Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

NWCG Smoke Management Guide for Prescribed Fire, PMS 420-3

VIDEO: Protecting Wildfire Personnel from Smoke - How Incident Management Teams Address Smokes Risks

VIDEO: Smoke, Knowing the Risks

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL)

Date: October 16, 2024
Contact: Incident Medical Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39 and NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for MEDL includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book, were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Medical Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39

NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal is Now Available

Date: October 9, 2024
Contact: Wildland Fire Learning Portal

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) is back online following a migration to a new learning management system (LMS) application. The WFLP team is actively addressing any issues that may arise as a result of the update, and appreciates your patience as the team works to enhance your experience. NWCG will share information from the WFLP as it is available.

Should you have any issues with accessing or using the WFLP, please use the link below to submit a ticket through the Help Center.

References:

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Wildland Fire Learning Portal Help Center

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases New Equipment Bulletins

Date: September 27, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released three new Equipment Bulletins:

  • ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers.
  • ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeep of current inventories.
  • ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance.

These bulletins remind field going personnel of important issues related to equipment for wildland firefighting efforts.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers

ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeep of current inventories

ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance