Contact Idaho EMS: 208-334-4000 1-877-554-3367
Fax: (208) 334-4015 IdahoEMS@dhw.idaho.gov
Idaho State EMS Communications Center, or more commonly known as StateComm, is a 24/7 emergency communications and coordination center located in Meridian, Idaho.
StateComm is a component of the Bureau of EMS and Preparedness, Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Welfare.
StateComm provides emergency dispatch and communications for EMS, Idaho Transportation Department, Fish and Game, Hazardous Material incidents, Public Health emergencies, AMBER Alerts and many other situations and scenarios.
Contact StateComm at 208-846-7610
Mission
We provide high quality and efficient communications support for the public, government agencies and emergency responders through the coordination of resources contributing to the health and safety of Idaho citizens and communities.
Vision
Core competent professionals, delivering excellence in emergency communications.
Values
We value communications, cooperation, accountability, trust, honesty, courage and leadership.
StateComm is the primary EMS dispatch center for 16 rural communities located throughout the state of Idaho.
Communication Specialists are certified Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMD) providing callers with pre-arrival medical instructions until EMS units arrive on the scene.
StateComm relays patient or scene information, deploys additional resources, and tracks EMS units when their primary dispatch is out of radio contact.
In the event of a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) StateComm will provide hospital bed status to the incident commander.
StateComm monitors all EMS and hospital radio traffic on EMS Frequency 1 and Frequency 2.
Happy Anniversary Idaho StateComm
Idaho StateComm: History
Idaho StateComm: "Bridging" the Gap
Idaho StateComm: Calm Voice in the Night