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Emergency Medical Services

The Medic One/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system is ready 24 hours a day to provide fast, expert medical care when it matters most.

Our Emergency Medical Services division Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division manages the Medic One/EMS system in King County (outside the City of Seattle), which provides life-saving medical care on average every two minutes. In collaboration with county partners, our activities include:

  • Training and education for EMTs, dispatch centers and the public
  • Medical oversight
  • Research that advances best practices
  • Data management, analysis and systemwide planning
  • Community outreach to expand access to care
  • Paramedic services to South King County

Common tasks

King County Medic One

Learn more about King County Medic One and employment opportunities.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Training and education resources.

CPR

Training and education resources.

Fall prevention

Learn about our One Step Ahead falls prevention program.

Public Access AED

AED registration and resources.

How we work

Learn more about the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system.

Publications and reports

Annual reports and strategic plan.

Regional groups

Directory of contacts and committees.

A paramedic in the driver's seat of a Medic One rig while using a dispatch device.

The Behavioral Health and Wellness Roadmap (8.2 MB) is a cohesive and tactical approach for agencies to develop or enhance their mental wellness strategies.

The 2025 King County EMS Annual Report (4.7 MB) highlights accomplishments from the past year and reflect on achievements over the 2020-2025 levy span.