Northern Rockies Interagency Emergency Helicopter Extraction Source List, PMS 512

Geographic Area: Northern Rockies

Source Sort descending	Map Location	Map #	Make & Model	Order Response Time	Ordering Procedure
Active Military - Airforce (Malstrom Air Force Base)	Great Falls, MT	2	Bell 205 (UH-1H)	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: Malstrom Air Force Base, phone: 406-731-3801.
Central Montana Helitack	Helena, MT	4	A-star AS-350 B3	30 minutes	Contact: Helena Interagency Dispatch Center (Day) 406 449-5475, (Night) 406 444-4242
Flathead County Sheriff (Air One)	Kalispell, MT	3	Bell 429	30 minutes	Have local dispatch place order with Flathead County Sheriff Dispatch 406-260-4319.
National Park Service	Yellowstone, WY	1	A-star AS-350 B3	30 minutes	Contact: Bozeman Interagency Dispatch Center (BZC), 406-624-3830, or Yellowstone Dispatch, Laura Dooley, 307-344-2181.
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.

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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

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 upkeeping 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.