Emergency Medical Services

Alameda County Emergency Medical Services (ALCO EMS) is a division of Public Health Department (ACPHD). The primary purpose of Alameda County EMS is to provide oversight and administration of the medical 911 response 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.

News and Current Events Seinior Injury Prevention Conference on May 24, 2012. Registration Form CA Neonatal/Pediatric Disaster Coalition reference files for the June 7, 2012  conference Operation Independence Health Care Provider Emergency Preparedness Training on June 14, 2012 New law imposes safer requirements for children when riding in a motor vehicle. Learn more >> Alameda County Emergency Medical Services launches project HeartSAFE. Learn more>>

We value your ideas and comments! Proposed 2013 EMS Field Policy Updates: We welcome your thoughts on the Proposed 2013 EMS Field Policy Updates. These 2013 field policy update drafts are for REVIEW ONLY and are NOT to be used by field providers. Please submit your written comments to Alameda County EMS no later than 1700 on May 18. On June 4 at 0900 at Alameda County EMS, the Emergency Medical Oversight Committee will meet to hear public comment on these proposals. Thank you.  Learn more >>

ALCO EMS Online Field Manual with 2012 Updates EMTs and Paramedics, click here for the updated online Field Manual. Visit the EMTs & Paramedics page for more information.