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 Sort descending	Map Location	Map #	Make & Model	Order Response Time	Ordering Procedure
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	<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>
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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Date: April 16, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

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ETC Bulletin 24-001 regarding Hot/Cold Beverage Kits has been archived and replaced by ETC Bulletin 25-001 for the 2025 season.

References:

ETC-EB-25-001 Retrofitted Hot/Cold Beverage Kits

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Date: April 14, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
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References:

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Questions? Please contact:
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References:

RMC Memo 25-01: Summary of Updates to Safety Officer Positions

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Questions? Please contact:
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References:

NWCG Guide to Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination PMS 412