The Eureka Police and Humboldt Bay Fire Communications Center dispatches for Police, Fire, and Medical emergencies within the City limits of Eureka and the surrounding area, 24 / 7 / 365.
Our Dispatchers are EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch) certified through the IAED (International Academies of Emergency Dispatch). Our dispatchers follow medical protocols that are authorized by North Coast EMS. With training and certification, and following authorized protocols, our dispatchers are able to provide lifesaving instructions over the phone while dispatching medical services to the scene of the emergency. EMD is recognized as an essential component of an effective EMS (Emergency Medical Service) system as every second counts when trying to save a life.