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  • Maryland State Police
    Geographic Area:
    Eastern
    Source:
    Maryland State Police
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    (10) AW-139

    Notes:

    Maryland State Police (MSP) has 10 helicopters throughout the state located at: Baltimore, Forestville, Frederick, Salisbury, Eaton, California and Cumberland, MD.

    Ordering Procedure:

    GACC or 911 dispatch center should coordinate requests through MSP SYSCOM Dispatch: 800-468-5090 or 410-706-8080/81/82.
    Aviation Dispatch Command: (410)783-7525.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Maryland Statewide (8 helicopters)
    Map Location Number:
    6
  • Pennsylvania Army National Guard
    Geographic Area:
    Eastern
    Source:
    Pennsylvania National Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Blackhawk (UH-60)

    Notes:

    Availability determined by activities at the time.

    Ordering Procedure:

    GACC Contact State Aviation Officer (SAO), then SAO will contact PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), then PEMA will contact Guard unit.
    Main Base: 717-861-8500.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Fort Indiantown Gap, PA
    Map Location Number:
    5
  • Coast Guard (Michigan)
    Geographic Area:
    Eastern
    Source:
    Coast Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    4 Dolphins (Dauphin HH-65C)

    Notes:
    May be tasked for inland rescue by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center if no other resources are available. Available in Great Lakes area on case-by-case basis.
    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 : Officer on Duty, 231-922-8210.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    Traverse City, MI
    Map Location Number:
    4
  • Minnesota National Guard
    Geographic Area:
    Eastern
    Source:
    Minnesota National Guard
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Blackhawk (UH-60L)

    Notes:
    None
    Ordering Procedure:

    Coordinate requests for National Guard resources through the Air Force Rescue Coordination at 1-800-851-3051. MN DNR contact Darren Neuman, o.218-322-2722 / c.218-244-5286. MN ARNG contact MAJ Jeremy DeGier o.651-282-4185/c.320-247-2611.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    St. Cloud, MN AASF-2
    Map Location Number:
    3
  • Minnesota State Patrol
    Geographic Area:
    Eastern
    Source:
    Minnesota State Patrol
    FM Radio Programmable:
    Yes
    Make & Model:

    Bell 407 & Bell L4

    Notes:

    Response time is approximately 1 hour from Aitkin, 2 hours from Saint Paul to Ely Air Attack Base, Superior NF.

    Ordering Procedure:

    GACC or 911 dispatch centers should coordinate requests through DPS Dispatch: 651-582-1509.

    Recovery Device or Method:
    Map Location:
    St. Paul, MN; Aitkin, MN
    Map Location Number:
    1, 2
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NWCG Latest Announcements

ETC Bulletin 24-001: Discontinued Use of Hot/Cold Beverage Kits - 2024 Field Season

Date: June 4, 2024
Contact: NWCG Equipment Technology Committee 

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide NWCG direction on the discontinued use of hot/cold beverage kits for the 2024 field season due to spout failures and risk of burn injury. As an alternative, coffee heating kits are available for ordering through the cache system to support spike camps and remote resources.

If personnel see hot/cold beverage kits at an incident, these should not be used. Equipment specialists with the National Technology and Development Program are evaluating available alternative options to replace the faulty spouts and continue to coordinate with industry experts.

References:

Equipment Bulletin 24-001: Discontinued Use of Hot/Cold Beverage Kits – 2024 Field Season

NWCG Alerts

Updated Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297

Date: June 4, 2024
Contact: NWCG Incident Business Committee 

The 1990 version of the Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297, has been replaced by the updated May 2024 version. The new version of the OF 297 has been modified and improved to meet current incident management needs. The form now has areas to document the staffing of equipment and special rates. IBC has created a one-page help document and 3 completed sample OF-297 forms to assist in this transition, available on the IBC webpage.

References:

Incident Business Committee

Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297

2023 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Date: May 24, 2024
Contact: NWCG Emergency Medical Committee 

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) announces the recipients of the 2023 Wildland Fire EMS Awards. EMC annually recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding actions or accomplishments that are above and beyond the expectation of one’s normal mission or job duties.

Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees. Through leadership and initiative, they have made significant contributions to the safety of the wildland fire community. These awards are well deserved.

References:

2023 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

NWCG Emergency Medical Committee

Next Generation Position Task Books

Date: May 21, 2024
Contact: NWCG Training 

NWCG is excited to announce the release of Next Generation Position Task Books (Next Gen PTBs). The Next Gen PTB is part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. Next Gen PTBs are intended to be used in conjunction with Incident Position Standards to support constructive conversations between trainees and evaluators, set baseline standards, and enhance speed to competency.

Next Gen PTBs and Incident Position Standards are now available for Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB) and Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2). As positions go through IPTM, Next Gen PTBs will be developed and published.

References:

NWCG Position Task Books

Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM)