Emergency Medical Services

Alameda County Emergency Medical Services (ALCO EMS) is a division of Healthcare Services Agency. The primary purpose of Alameda County EMS is to provide oversight and administration of medical 911 responses throughout the county. We ensure the quality of the 911 response through policy development, contract monitoring, research, education and community programs. For details about these programs, please click links on the left.

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News and Current Events

  • Free check-up for your car seat, to ensure that your child rides safely.  April - May 2013.
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New ALCO EMS Reports

  • The Alameda County EMS Agency is a patient centered Local Emergency Medical Services Agency. With this patient centered perspective, Alameda County EMS understands that the practice of medicine is dynamic. Input from field providers and the public we serve is essential in developing and improving the 2012 Quality Improvement Program Plan.
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News for EMTs and Paramedics

  • Attention all EMTs and Certifying Entities!!!

Effective July 1, 2013, copies of Continuing Education Units will not be accepted. A Statement of Continuing Education listing the CE will now be required and will be located on our website and in our office.

Additionally, Online CE will now be limited to 8 hours per 24 hour period. 17 hours completed within a 24 hour period will only count as 8 hours.

  • The new 2013 Alameda County EMS Field Manual is now available in mobile and desktop versions.
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