Great Basin Interagency Emergency Helicopter Extraction Source List, PMS 512

Geographic Area: Great Basin

Source Sort descending	Map Location	Map #	Make & Model	Order Response Time	Ordering Procedure
Active Military - Air Force (Nellis Air Force Base)	Las Vegas, NV	7	Pavehawk (HH60)	1-2 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. Direct contact: Base Operator, 702-652-1110, ask for Para-rescue Operations Officer.
Active Military - Navy (Fallon Naval Air Station)	Fallon, NV	8	Blackhawk MH-60S	Mon-Fri 0800-2400 – 30 minute; Mon-Fri 0001-0759, Sat/Sun – 2 hr	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.
Idaho National Guard	Boise, Idaho	5	Blackhawk (UH-60)/Lakota (UH-72)	Blackhawk - 1hour/weekdays; Lakota - 4hours/weekends	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.
Intermountain Life Flight			Augusta A109 (K2)	30 minutes	Contact: Intermountain Life Fight Communication Center, 1-800-321-1911.
Intermountain Life Flight (hospital)	Ogden, Utah	1	Augusta A109 (K2)	30 minutes	Contact: Intermountain Life Fight Communication Center, 1-800-321-1911.
Intermountain Life Flight (hospital)	Provo, Utah	2	Augusta A109 (K2)	30 minutes	Contact: Intermountain Life Fight Communication Center, 1-800-321-1911.
Las Vegas Metro Police Dept	Las Vegas, NV	6	1-Bell 205 (HH-1H) Restricted; MD 530F; Airbus H-145	1 hour	911 dispatch centers should coordinate request through appropriate GACC. Direct Contact: 702-828-3552 to check availability.
National Park Service	Jackson, WY	3	2-A-star (AS350 B3)	1 hour	Contact: Great Basin Coordination Center, 801-531-5320, or Teton Interagency Dispatch Center , 307-739-3630 to check availability.
Nevada Division of Forestry Air Operations	Minden, NV	12	Bell UH-1H	30-60 minutes	Contact Nevada Division of Emergency Management Duty Officer - (775) 687-0498, DEM will contact NDF Duty Officer.
Teton County SAR	Jackson, WY	4	Bell 407	45 minutes	Contact Jessica King, 307-690-8429 for availability.
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.
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.

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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

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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.

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Date: September 27, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

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