Southern California Interagency Emergency Helicopter Extraction Source List, PMS 512

Geographic Area: Southern California

Source Sort descending	Map Location	Map #	Make & Model	Order Response Time	Ordering Procedure
CalFire	Gillespie, CA	2	11 Bell 205 (UH-1H) Restricted Super Huey	30 minutes	911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through appropriate CA GACC. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 : North Ops Resources. They can be ordered through the normal ordering process Forest/ Units place to the GACC and GACC place with corresponding unit. 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. Cal Fire has helicopter bases throughout CA and is available for emergency use determined by location and need. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
CalFire	Hemet Ryan, CA	3	11 Bell 205 (UH-1H) Restricted Super Huey	30 minutes	911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through appropriate CA GACC. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 : North Ops Resources. They can be ordered through the normal ordering process Forest/ Units place to the GACC and GACC place with corresponding unit. 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. Cal Fire has helicopter bases throughout CA and is available for emergency use determined by location and need. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
CalFire	Prado, CA	4	11 Bell 205 (UH-1H) Restricted Super Huey	30 minutes	911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through appropriate CA GACC. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 : North Ops Resources. They can be ordered through the normal ordering process Forest/ Units place to the GACC and GACC place with corresponding unit. 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. Cal Fire has helicopter bases throughout CA and is available for emergency use determined by location and need. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
CalFire	Bear Valley, CA	1	11 Bell 205 (UH-1H) Restricted Super Huey	30 minutes	911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through appropriate CA GACC. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 : North Ops Resources. They can be ordered through the normal ordering process Forest/ Units place to the GACC and GACC place with corresponding unit. 6, and 8: Order through normal ordering process. Forest/units place to GACC, GACC will place to San Andres ECC. Cal Fire has helicopter bases throughout CA and is available for emergency use determined by location and need. For Northern CA, contact ONC GACC (24 hour #): 530-226-2800. Southern CA, contact OSC GACC (24 hour #): 951-276-6725. Day missions only.
California Army National Guard	Los Alamitos, CA	12	1- Blackhawk (UH-60) @ Mather 8- UH60 @ Los Alamitos. 10- CH47F @ Stockton	2-3 hours	Hired through request for assistance to the National Interagency Coordination Center or CAL FIRE can hire though request for assistance through the Governor’s Office (CAL EMA). 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: Lt. Colonel Lou Carmona, (o) 916-854-1403 or (c) 916-439-3545. : Can take up to 24 hours to mobilize depending on the request.
California Army National Guard	Mather, CA	11	1- Blackhawk (UH-60) @ Mather 8- UH60 @ Los Alamitos. 10- CH47F @ Stockton	2-3 hours	Hired through request for assistance to the National Interagency Coordination Center or CAL FIRE can hire though request for assistance through the Governor’s Office (CAL EMA). 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: Lt. Colonel Lou Carmona, (o) 916-854-1403 or (c) 916-439-3545. : Can take up to 24 hours to mobilize depending on the request.
California Highway Patrol	Apple Valley, CA	15	Airbus AS350 B3	Varies	#23- Direct: 760 -240-8004/ After Hours: 760- 255-8760. #24- CHP Com. Center: 916-861-1299 Air Ops. Office: 530-823-4535 #25- Office 559-488-4121/ Dispatch 559-441-5400 #26- Direct: 805-239-3553 / After Hours: 805-593-3344 #27- CHP Com. Center: 530-242-3210 (24 hrs./day)/ Air crew: 530-225-2040 #28- Indio Dispatch 760-772-8989 Unit request assistance when there is a medical emergency though 911 system. Pilot-Sgt. Steve Young (Phone #: 503-225-2040)
California Highway Patrol	Fresno, CA	16	Airbus AS350 B3	Varies	#23- Direct: 760 -240-8004/ After Hours: 760- 255-8760. #24- CHP Com. Center: 916-861-1299 Air Ops. Office: 530-823-4535 #25- Office 559-488-4121/ Dispatch 559-441-5400 #26- Direct: 805-239-3553 / After Hours: 805-593-3344 #27- CHP Com. Center: 530-242-3210 (24 hrs./day)/ Air crew: 530-225-2040 #28- Indio Dispatch 760-772-8989 Unit request assistance when there is a medical emergency though 911 system. Pilot-Sgt. Steve Young (Phone #: 503-225-2040)
California Highway Patrol	Paso Robles, CA	17	Airbus AS350 B3	Varies	#23- Direct: 760 -240-8004/ After Hours: 760- 255-8760. #24- CHP Com. Center: 916-861-1299 Air Ops. Office: 530-823-4535 #25- Office 559-488-4121/ Dispatch 559-441-5400 #26- Direct: 805-239-3553 / After Hours: 805-593-3344 #27- CHP Com. Center: 530-242-3210 (24 hrs./day)/ Air crew: 530-225-2040 #28- Indio Dispatch 760-772-8989 Unit request assistance when there is a medical emergency though 911 system. Pilot-Sgt. Steve Young (Phone #: 503-225-2040)
California Highway Patrol	Thermal, CA	18	Airbus AS350 B3	Varies	#23- Direct: 760 -240-8004/ After Hours: 760- 255-8760. #24- CHP Com. Center: 916-861-1299 Air Ops. Office: 530-823-4535 #25- Office 559-488-4121/ Dispatch 559-441-5400 #26- Direct: 805-239-3553 / After Hours: 805-593-3344 #27- CHP Com. Center: 530-242-3210 (24 hrs./day)/ Air crew: 530-225-2040 #28- Indio Dispatch 760-772-8989 Unit request assistance when there is a medical emergency though 911 system. Pilot-Sgt. Steve Young (Phone #: 503-225-2040)
Camarillo Fire Department	Camarillo, CA	9	1-Bell 205, 2-Bell UH1H, 1-Bell- 212HP, 1-Bell 206 L1 FLIR	1 hour	CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Ventura Co ECC. Federal: Units place order to the GACC.
Kern County Fire Department	Keene Helibase, 8 miles west of Tehachapi Municipal Airport	7	2-Bell (UH-1H) Restricted Super Hueys, H-407 & H-408	5 Minutes	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.
LA County Fire	Barton Heliport Pacoima-Whiteman Airport, CA	23	S70A Firehawk	5 minutes	LA County Fire Dispatch 1-323-881-6183. CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Los Angeles Co. Federal: Units place order to the GACC.
LA County Fire	Fire Camp 9 (Sylmar), CA	22	S70A Firehawk	5 minutes	LA County Fire Dispatch 1-323-881-6183. CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Los Angeles Co. Federal: Units place order to the GACC.
LA County Fire	Malibu, CA	21	S70A Firehawk	5 minutes	LA County Fire Dispatch 1-323-881-6183. CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Los Angeles Co. Federal: Units place order to the GACC.
LA County Fire	Brackett Airport - LaVerne/Pomona, CA	20	S70A Firehawk	5 minutes	LA County Fire Dispatch 1-323-881-6183. CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Los Angeles Co. Federal: Units place order to the GACC.
LA County Fire	Lancaster, CA	19	S70A Firehawk	5 minutes	LA County Fire Dispatch 1-323-881-6183. CAL FIRE: Units place order to the GACC and GACC can go direct to Los Angeles Co. Federal: Units place order to the GACC.
National Park Service	Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park	6	A-Star (AS-350 B3)	30 minutes	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.
National Park Service	Yosemite, National Park	5	Bell 205	30 minutes	Contact: Yosemite Dispatch, 209-379-1999. Order through normal ordering process. Forest/unit place to GACC, GACC will place to Yosemite ECC.
Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake/VX-31 SAR	Ridgecrest, CA	24	MH-60S (Blackhawk)	M-Th 0800-1630 – 30 minute; M-Th 1631-0759 – 1 hr; Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays – 2 hr	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.
Orange County Fire Authority	Orange County, CA	13	Bell 412 EP	30 minutes	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.
San Bernardino Sheriff	San Bernardino, CA	10	6 A-Star (AS350 B3)	Immediate 0700-0200	0800-1700 hrs: Sheriff’s Aviation (909)252-4100. 1700-0800 hrs: Sheriff’s Dispatch (909)356-9652.
San Bernardino Sheriff	San Bernardino, CA	10	1-UH1H Super Huey, 1-Bell 212	Immediately 0800-1800	0800-1700 hrs: Sheriff’s Aviation (909)252-4100, 1700-0800 hrs: Sheriff’s Dispatch (909)356-9652.
San Diego Fire Rescue Department	San Diego, CA	14	Bell 212 HP, 412 EP	10 minutes	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.
Santa Barbara County Fire Department	Santa Ynez, CA	8	1-Bell (UH-1H) Restricted	1 hour	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.

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Date: November 13, 2024
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The Performance Support Package, which for EQTR, 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.

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Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

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The Performance Support Package, which for PTRC, 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.

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Date: November 7, 2024
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