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  • Active Military - Air Force (Davis-Monthan Air Force Reserve)
    Geographic Area:
    Southwest
    Source:
    Active Military - Air Force (Davis-Monthan Air Force Reserve)
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Pavehawk (HH60)

    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: 305 RQS, Lt. Col Nathan Horner, Ops Desk phone # 520-228-2168, or 520-228-2316, or 520-228-5290.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Tucson, AZ
    Map Location Number:
    7
  • Arizona Department of Public Safety
    Geographic Area:
    Southwest
    Source:
    Arizona Department of Public Safety
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    5 - Bell 407's

    Notes:

    Arizona State Emergency Response helicopters. Available for medical, SAR, and LE missions. Immediate short term fire suppression (Bambi Bucket), (only available in Arizona).

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact: Contact Arizona State Dispatch at 800-309-7081, AZ Dept. of Public Safety Dispatch 1-800-247-6337.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Flagstaff, AZ; Kingman, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; Tucson, AZ
    Map Location Number:
    3, 4, 5, 6
  • National Park Service (Grand Canyon)
    Geographic Area:
    Southwest
    Source:
    National Park Service
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    A-star (AS350 B3)

    Notes:

    This is a national fire resource helicopter. Available for long term assignment for national/regional incidents. Check availability, may already be assigned to incident. Both helicopters are not available simultaneously.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact: Williams Dispatch Center (WDC), 928-635-8356, Helicopter Program Manager Eric Graff at 928-266-5633 or 928-856-0319.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Grand Canyon, AZ
    Map Location Number:
    2
  • National Park Service (Grand Canyon)
    Geographic Area:
    Southwest
    Source:
    National Park Service
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    MD-900/207E

    Notes:

    This is a national fire resource helicopter. Available for long term assignment for national/regional incidents. Check availability, may already be assigned to incident. Both helicopters are not available simultaneously.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact: Williams Dispatch Center (WDC), 928-635-8356, Helicopter Program Manager Eric Graff at 928-266-5633 or 928-856-0319.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Grand Canyon, AZ
    Map Location Number:
    1
  • Utah National Guard
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    Utah National Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    UH-60L Blackhawk / LUH-72 Lakota

    Notes:

    None

    Ordering Procedure:

    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.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Map Location Number:
    11
  • US Forest Service (Idaho)
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    US Forest Service
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    A-star (AS350 B3)

    Notes:

    This is a national fire resource helicopter. May be available for long term assignment for national/regional incidents. Check availability, may already be assigned to incident or limited to local area.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact GBCC 801-531-5320 or Payette Dispatch 208-634-2757 to check availability.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    McCall, Idaho
    Map Location Number:
    10
  • Washoe County Sheriff's Office
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    Washoe County Sheriff's Office
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    HH-1H and UH-1H

    Notes:

    None

    Ordering Procedure:

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

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Stead, NV
    Map Location Number:
    9
  • Active Military - Navy (Fallon Naval Air Station)
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    Active Military - Navy (Fallon Naval Air Station)
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Blackhawk MH-60S

    Notes:
    SAR. Crews are day/night rappel and technical rescue capable.
    Ordering Procedure:

    Dispatch centers coordinate requests for military through Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone #:800-851-3051. Contact via NAS Fallon ODO 775-426-2419 / CDO 775-848-5731.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Fallon, NV
    Map Location Number:
    8
  • Active Military - Air Force (Nellis Air Force Base)
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    Active Military - Air Force (Nellis Air Force Base)
    FM Radio Programmable:
    No
    Make & Model:

    Pavehawk (HH60)

    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: Base Operator, 702-652-1110, ask for Para-rescue Operations Officer.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Las Vegas, NV
    Map Location Number:
    7
  • Las Vegas Metro Police Dept
    Geographic Area:
    Great Basin
    Source:
    Las Vegas Metro Police Dept
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    1-Bell 205 (HH-1H) Restricted; MD 530F; Airbus H-145

    Notes:

    None

    Ordering Procedure:

    911 dispatch centers should coordinate request through appropriate GACC.
    Direct Contact: 702-828-3552 to check availability.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Las Vegas, NV
    Map Location Number:
    6
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