Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Agency (Alameda County EMS) facilitates planning, preparedness, prevention, response, and training related to disaster, injury, and emergency medical services. Additionally, Alameda County EMS serves as the local EMS agency (LEMSA) that, through state regulation, statute, and delegated authority by the California EMS Authority, is charged with planning, administrating, and evaluating Alameda County’s emergency medical services system. This includes the implementation and enforcement of state statutes, regulations, and local policies to ensure system coordination and quality patient care.
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911 vs. 988
911 should be called for medical emergencies that require immediate assistance from EMTs and paramedics. 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, should be called when you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis.
Behavioral Health
Our trauma-informed approach to responding to mental health-related emergencies
EMS for Children
Alameda County’s EMS for Children (EMSC) program works to reduce pediatric injury, disability, and death by strengthening prevention efforts and ensuring emergency responders and hospitals are prepared to care for children. Our goal is that every child—no matter where they live, learn, or travel in Alameda County—receives the highest quality care in any emergency. Through specialized training, proper equipment, and evidence-based protocols, we continually evaluate and improve how we care for children in crisis.
Quality Improvement (EMS)
Alameda County Health, Emergency Medical Services Agency (Alameda County EMS) is a patient-centered Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA).
Speciality Systems of Care
The Alameda County Health, Emergency Medical Services Agency (Alameda County EMS) is proud to lead one of the most clinically progressive systems in the Country, promoting and continually advancing the delivery of excellent care to its patients.
STEMI (Heart Attack) and Cardiac Arrest
A coordinated network aimed at providing prompt and effective care for individuals experiencing severe heart attacks. This system involves collaboration between EMS providers and hospitals equipped with specialized cardiac facilities, ensuring that patients receive rapid diagnosis, transport, and treatment.
Stroke
Every year the Alameda County EMS System cares for approximately 1,500 patients that have experienced a stroke. Learn more about our resources for responding to stroke-related emergencies.
Training
The AC Health EMS Agency is committed to assuring that our EMS providers have access to the highest quality and up-to-date education available.
Trauma
The AC Health EMS Agency have taken many steps over the years to analyze and implement approaches to improve outcomes for these patients. Learn more about our approaches.
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