Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Services

The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified public or safety agencies to provide comprehensive Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) services for the county. The contractor will be responsible for implementing standardized medical call interrogation, triage, post‑dispatch, and pre‑arrival instructions, as well as determinant‑based priority dispatch in compliance with California Health and Safety Code §§1797.161, 1797.223, AB 645, and Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) policies. The scope includes operating a 9‑1‑1 call‑center function that supports emergency medical response throughout Inyo County, ensuring timely and accurate dispatch of EMS resources. Submissions are due by 12:00 am on Friday, October 23, 2026. • Provide 24/7 emergency medical call‑taking and dispatch services • Apply California‑mandated EMD protocols and ICEMA guidelines • Deliver determinant‑based priority dispatch and pre‑arrival instructions • Maintain compliance with state health‑and‑safety statutes (1797.161, 1797.223, AB 645) • Operate within Inyo County’s 9‑1‑1 system infrastructure