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BASE NAME: FRESNO-FAT
Type of Retardant: Phos-Chek D75 F
Geographic Area: CALIFORNIA AREA-R5
Address: Sierra National Forest
2307 Clovis Avenue
Fresno, California 93727
Fax: (559) 292-6927
Email: Carey_Williams@fire.ca.gov
jharpin@fs.fed.us

Contact Information

FTR COUNTY-FRESNO BASE LOCATION ON FIELD -SE QUADRANT
Base Operations: (559) 291-3473
Dispatch Office: (559) 348-1515
Manager: (559) 291-1875 John Harpain , USFS
COR: (559) 291-3473 Jim Boukidis
CDF Manager (559) 291-6435 Carey Williams

Agency Contact Frequency: Simplex 172.225
Airtanker Base Frequency: 123.975

Large Airtanker Operations Authorized? Yes
SEAT Operations Authorized? Yes
Hot Reloading Program Authorized? Yes

Runway Weight Limits: Single-80,000
Dual 155,000
Pit Total: 5
Parking Total: 8

Known Hazards: CAUTION: Numerous high voltage transmission lines in the area and on the Sierra NF, check with base manager for further information.
Remarks: Plan for straight out departure. Follow ATC instructions. Class C airspace. Call "Fresno Air Attack Base" on 123.975 for location of current retardant jettison area.

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