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  • Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake/VX-31 SAR
    Geographic Area:
    Southern California
    Source:
    Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake/VX-31 SAR
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    MH-60S (Blackhawk)

    Notes:

    FM Radio Programmable note: VHF, UHF, and handheld KNG-P150. 1)VX-31 / China Lake Station SAR, active Navy unit responsible for R-2508 complex military Search & Rescue.
    Crews are rappel capable and technical rescue capable.  Crews are bambi bucket qualified, but response time for firefighting response will be longer.  
     

    Ordering Procedure:

    GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests for military through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at phone #: 800-851-3051.

    In parallel with previous ordering procedures, requesting agency can call 760-939-0690 (primary) or 760-382-8938 (secondary mobile) to quickly ascertain response time and aircraft maintenance status. If during the week, aircraft may be airborne and have reduced response time. If no answer on primary, do not leave a message; call secondary number 24/7.Chief Pilot also available 24/7, Eugene Bolton (619) 723-0131.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Ridgecrest, CA
    Map Location Number:
    24
  • San Diego Fire Rescue Department
    Geographic Area:
    Southern California
    Source:
    San Diego Fire Rescue Department
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Bell 212 HP, 412 EP

    Notes:

    Must have prior approval to leave the Unit except on initial attack fires with local neighbors. Rescue is a priority, but agency will not let the helicopter be on standby for a fire rescue/medivac.

    Ordering Procedure:

    GACC or 911 or SDFD Dispatch Center @ 858-974-9891.
    CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to San Diego Co.
    Federal: Units place order to the GACC.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    San Diego, CA
    Map Location Number:
    14
  • Orange County Fire Authority
    Geographic Area:
    Southern California
    Source:
    Orange County Fire Authority
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Bell 412 EP

    Notes:

    Must have prior approval to leave the Unit except on initial attack fires with local neighbors.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact OCFA Emergency Command Center for availability 714-573-6500.
    CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Orange Co ECC.
    Federal: Units place order to the GACC.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Orange County, CA
    Map Location Number:
    13
  • San Bernardino Sheriff #2
    Geographic Area:
    Southern California
    Source:
    San Bernardino Sheriff
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    6 A-Star (AS350 B3)

    Notes:

    On recall from 0200-0700 hrs.

    Ordering Procedure:

    0800-1700 hrs: Sheriff’s Aviation (909)252-4100.
    1700-0800 hrs: Sheriff’s Dispatch (909)356-9652.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    San Bernardino, CA
    Map Location Number:
    10
  • San Bernardino Sheriff #1
    Geographic Area:
    Southern California
    Source:
    San Bernardino Sheriff
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    1-UH1H Super Huey, 1-Bell 212

    Notes:

    On recall from 1800-0800 hrs. Primary rescue aircraft.

    Ordering Procedure:

    0800-1700 hrs: Sheriff’s Aviation (909)252-4100,
    1700-0800 hrs: Sheriff’s Dispatch (909)356-9652.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    San Bernardino, CA
    Map Location Number:
    10
  • Santa Barbara County Fire Department
    Geographic Area:
    Southern California
    Source:
    Santa Barbara County Fire Department
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    1-Bell (UH-1H) Restricted

    Notes:

    Must have prior approval to leave the Unit except on initial attack fires with local neighbors. Rescue is a priority, but agency will not let the helicopter be on standby for Fire/Rescue.

    Ordering Procedure:

    CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Santa Barbara Co ECC.
    Federal: Units place order to the GACC.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Santa Ynez, CA
    Map Location Number:
    8
  • Kern County Fire Department
    Geographic Area:
    Southern California
    Source:
    Kern County Fire Department
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    2-Bell (UH-1H) Restricted Super Hueys, H-407 & H-408

    Notes:

    None

    Ordering Procedure:

    CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Kern Co.
    Federal: Units place order to the GACC. H408 and H407 are statused with South Ops daily
    Contact: ECC at 661-861-2521 (dispatch available 24 hours). Rescue crew: pilot, Hoist operator, rescuer, safety. Available with Helitack crew to run Night Helibase ops.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Keene Helibase, 8 miles west of Tehachapi Municipal Airport
    Map Location Number:
    7
  • Coast Guard (Alaska)
    Geographic Area:
    Alaska
    Source:
    Coast Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Jayhawk (HH-60J)

    Notes:
    None
    Ordering Procedure:

    Dispatch centers should coordinate requests for military, Coast Guard, National Guard, and National Park Service resources through the 11th Rescue Coordination Center (RCC), Elmendorf AFB, Fairbanks, AK at phone #: 800-420-7230 or 907-551-7230. For SE Alaska may also contact USCG Juneau Command at: 800-478-5555.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Kodiak, AK; Sitka, AK
    Map Location Number:
    4, 5
  • National Park Service (Denali)
    Geographic Area:
    Alaska
    Source:
    National Park Service
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    A-star (AS350-B3)

    Notes:
    None
    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact: Denali Communications Center, 907-683-9555 to check availability.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Talkeetna - Denali National Park and Preserve
    Map Location Number:
    3
  • National Park Service (Sequoia-Kings Canyon)
    Geographic Area:
    Southern California
    Source:
    National Park Service
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    A-Star (AS-350 B3)

    Notes:

    Day missions only. This is a park fire/rescue helicopter. Park very seldom approves helicopter to leave the Park. Exceptions are to assist with boarder fires or rescues that affect the Park. Must have prior approval to leave the park except on IA with neighbors. Rescue is a priority, but agency will not let the helicopter be on standby for a fire rescue/medivac.

    Ordering Procedure:

    Contact: Southern California Geographic Area Coordination Center (OSC) 951-276-6725, or CA-KNP 24hr Dispatch, 559-565-3195, or normal hour’s fire dispatch 559-565-3164. Order through normal ordering procedures. Forest/unit place to GACC, GACC will place to Sequoia/Kings ECC.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
    Map Location Number:
    6
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