Southwest

US Forest Service (Arizona)
Geographic Area:
Southwest
Source:
US Forest Service
FM Radio Programmable:
Yes
Make & Model:

A-star (AS350 B3)

Notes:

This is a national fire resource helicopter, available for long term assignment for national/regional incidents. Check availability, may already be assigned to incident.

Ordering Procedure:

Contact Tucson Interagency Dispatch Center at (520)202-2710. Helicopter Program Manager Luke Abell at (520)664-0600.

Recovery Device or Method:

Map Location:
Tucson, AZ
Map Location Number:
14

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department
Geographic Area:
Southwest
Source:
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department
FM Radio Programmable:
Yes
Make & Model:

Bell UH-1H "Huey"

Notes:

**NVG- search and rescue but not for hoist operations. Helicopter N911SZ comes equipped with a day camera/flir and downlink.

Ordering Procedure:

Contact Albuquerque Dispatch 505-346-2660. Bernalillo County Communications Center 505-798-7000.
Direct contact. Director of Operations Deputy Larry Koran 505-239-1241.

Recovery Device or Method:

Map Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Map Location Number:
13

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department
Geographic Area:
Southwest
Source:
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department
FM Radio Programmable:
Yes
Make & Model:

A-star (AS350 B3)

Notes:

**NVG- search and rescue but not for hoist operations. Helicopter N911ZZ, comes equipped with a day camera/flir and downlink.

Ordering Procedure:

Contact Albuquerque Dispatch 505-346-2660. Bernalillo County Communications Center 505-798-7000.

Recovery Device or Method:

Map Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Map Location Number:
12

Phoenix Police/Fire Department
Geographic Area:
Southwest
Source:
Phoenix Police/Fire Department
FM Radio Programmable:
No
Make & Model:

Augusta A109E Power

Notes:

None

Ordering Procedure:

Contact Phoenix Alarm 602-262-7496.
City of Phoenix Police Dispatch Air Unit Hanger 606-262-6151.

Recovery Device or Method:

Map Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Map Location Number:
11

H & HS Yuma OpsO
Geographic Area:
Southwest
Source:
H & HS Yuma OpsO
FM Radio Programmable:
Yes
Make & Model:

Bell HH-1N "Huey"

Notes:

None

Ordering Procedure:

Contact Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) 800-851-3051.
Direct contact 928-269-2326.

Recovery Device or Method:

Map Location:
Yuma, AZ
Map Location Number:
10

Active Military - Air Force (Kirtland Air Force Base)
Geographic Area:
Southwest
Source:
Active Military - Air Force (Kirtland Air Force Base)
FM Radio Programmable:
No
Make & Model:

Pavehawk (HH60)

Notes:

The 58th Special Operations Wing will place a call to the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. The AFRCC has the Go/No Go decision on accepting the mission.

Ordering Procedure:

Contact local Dispatch. Dispatch/Requesting Office will contact the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland (505)846-9482 or (505)846-3777.

Recovery Device or Method:

Map Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Map Location Number:
9

New Mexico National Guard
Geographic Area:
Southwest
Source:
New Mexico National Guard
FM Radio Programmable:
Yes
Make & Model:

Blackhawk (UH-60A)

Notes:

None

Ordering Procedure:

Contact Santa Fe Dispatch 505-438-5600.
Orders go through Santa Fe Dispatch, who will request from New Mexico State Forestry, who will forward the request to New Mexico Homeland Security Secretary, who will get the Governors approval. National Guard Contact CPT Kevin Doo 505-474-1158 or cell 505-699-2122.

Recovery Device or Method:

Map Location:
Santa Fe, NM
Map Location Number:
8

Active Military - Air Force (Davis-Monthan Air Force Reserve)
Geographic Area:
Southwest
Source:
Active Military - Air Force (Davis-Monthan Air Force Reserve)
FM Radio Programmable:
Yes
Make & Model:

Pavehawk (HH60)

Notes:

None

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: 305 RQS, Lt. Col Nathan Horner, Ops Desk phone # 520-228-2168, or 520-228-2316, or 520-228-5290.

Recovery Device or Method:

Map Location:
Tucson, AZ
Map Location Number:
7

Arizona Department of Public Safety
Geographic Area:
Southwest
Source:
Arizona Department of Public Safety
FM Radio Programmable:
Yes
Make & Model:

5 - Bell 407's

Notes:

Arizona State Emergency Response helicopters. Available for medical, SAR, and LE missions. Immediate short term fire suppression (Bambi Bucket), (only available in Arizona).

Ordering Procedure:

Contact: Contact Arizona State Dispatch at 800-309-7081, AZ Dept. of Public Safety Dispatch 1-800-247-6337.

Recovery Device or Method:

Map Location:
Flagstaff, AZ; Kingman, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; Tucson, AZ
Map Location Number:
3, 4, 5, 6

National Park Service (Grand Canyon)
Geographic Area:
Southwest
Source:
National Park Service
FM Radio Programmable:
Yes
Make & Model:

A-star (AS350 B3)

Notes:

This is a national fire resource helicopter. Available for long term assignment for national/regional incidents. Check availability, may already be assigned to incident. Both helicopters are not available simultaneously.

Ordering Procedure:

Contact: Williams Dispatch Center (WDC), 928-635-8356, Helicopter Program Manager Eric Graff at 928-266-5633 or 928-856-0319.

Recovery Device or Method:

Map Location:
Grand Canyon, AZ
Map Location Number:
2

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Updated NWCG Standards for Course Delivery, PMS 901-1 and NWCG Training Course Completion Certificate, PMS 921-1

Date: July 17, 2024
Contact: Training Delivery Committee

The Training Delivery Committee (TDC) has updated the NWCG Standards for Course Delivery, PMS 901-1 to reflect changes in the standards for course management and delivery. These changes have been reviewed and approved by the members of TDC over the past year. Significant updates include additional delivery methods, updated definitions, and instructions for the use of digital signatures on training certificates. The NWCG Training Course Completion Certificate, PMS 921-1 has been updated to lock after an electronic signature has been applied.

References:

NWCG Standards for Course Delivery, PMS 901-1

NWCG Training Course Completion Certificate, PMS 921-1

IBC Memo 24-01: OF 297 Signature Order and 2024 Fire Season Use IBC Memo 24-02: Summary of Changes for SIIBM, PMS 902

Date: July 15, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

The NWCG Incident Business Committee (IBC) has recently released two memorandums. The first provides direction on the use of the Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297 for the 2024 fire season. Due to delays in hard copy printing, both the 2024 revision and the older version of the Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297 are acceptable for use during the 2024 fire season.

The second memorandum documents the updates of the newly revised NWCG Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management (SIIBM), PMS 902. The summary of changes attached to the memo covers the major updates and process changes from the 2022 version.

References:

IBC Memorandum 24-01: OF 297 Signature Order and 2024 Fire Season Use

IBC Memorandum 24-02: Summary of Changes for the NWCG Standards of Interagency Incident Business Management, PMS 902

IBC Memorandum 24-02 Attachment: Summary of Changes

NWCG Standards for Rapid Extraction Module Support, PMS 552

Date: July 10, 2024
Contact: Incident Medical Unit Subcommittee

A new publication from the Incident Medical Unit Subcommittee is now available. The NWCG Standards for Rapid Extraction Module Support, PMS 552 will be used as a guide and as an opportunity to begin to build out Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) modules for the remainder of Fire Year 2024. These standards will be fully implemented as the minimum standard starting in January 2025.

NWCG Standards for Rapid Extraction Module Support outlines the roles, duties, qualifications, and equipment pertinent to REMS. A REMS team, strategically stationed at wildland fires, plays a pivotal role in prioritizing swift access and medical treatment to injured or ill firefighters for safe and efficient egress off the fireline. This ensures their rapid transport to definitive medical care in cases of emergency during firefighting operations, highlighting the invaluable contribution of the REMS team to firefighter safety and well-being.

References:

NWCG Standards for Rapid Extraction Module Support, PMS 552

National Wildland Firefighter Day

Date: July 2, 2024
Contact: National Interagency Fire Center

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) would like to recognize July 2, 2024, as National Wildland Firefighter Day (NWFFD). Established in 2022, NWFFD honors the dedication of wildland firefighters and support personnel. This day falls within the 2024 Week of Remembrance (June 30 - July 6), providing an opportunity to renew our commitment to wildland firefighter safety while remembering those who have fallen in the line of duty.

NWCG continues to provide leadership to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners. NWCG standards and training establish common practices to contribute to safe, effective, and coordinated national interagency wildland fire operations.