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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
1 week ago

Welcome to the Tama County 911 Communications Center website. We are proud to serve as the vital link between our communities and the emergency responders who protect them. Our dedicated Public Safety Telecommunicators answer emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch law enforcement, fire, and EMS, and provide calm, professional support during critical moments. Every call matters, and we are committed to serving the citizens, visitors, and responders of Tama County with compassion, accuracy, and care.

Welcome to the Tama County 911 Communications Center website. We are proud to serve as the vital link between our communities and the emergency responders who protect them. Our dedicated Public Safety Telecommunicators answer emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch law enforcement, fire, and EMS, and provide calm, professional support during critical moments. Every call matters, and we are committed to serving the citizens, visitors, and responders of Tama County with compassion, accuracy, and care. Mission Statement Our mission is to serve the citizens and emergency responders of Tama County with integrity, compassion, accuracy, and professionalism. As the first point of contact in times of need, Tama County 911 Communications is committed to delivering reliable public safety telecommunications services that protect life, property, and the environment. The Tama County 911 Communications Center provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, combined public safety communications for: Law Enforcement: Tama County Sheriff's Office, Tama Police Department, Toledo Police Department, Meskwaki Nation Police Department, Dysart Police Department, and Tama County Conservation Fire Departments: Chelsea, Clutier, Dysart, Elberon, Garwin, Gladbrook/Lincoln, Montour, Tama, Toledo, Traer, and Vining EMS Departments: Clutier, Dysart, Elberon, Garwin, Gladbrook/Lincoln, Montour, Tama, Toledo, and Traer Location 911 Communications Center 100 North Main Street Toledo, IA 52342 Mailing Address PO Box 61 Toledo, IA 52342 Contact Information 24/7 Communications Center: 641-484-3760 Option 9 911 Administration: 641-654-7189 641-654-7213 (Fax) [email protected] Hours 911 Communications Center: 24/7, 365 days/year 911 does not close for holidays! 911 Administration: Please call 641-654-7189 to schedule a time to visit, ensuring the Director is not busy with training, meetings, or outreach!

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