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Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Emergency Medical and Trauma Services

The Bureau of Emergency Medical and Trauma Services (BEMTS) works to protect the health of Iowans in an emergency.  The bureau works with Iowa’s 99 local public health agencies, 118 hospitals and trauma centers, 931 EMS services, and 11,771 EMS providers.

No one can predict the next disaster or medical emergency; however you can be assured that BEMTS work with local partners makes protecting and promoting the health of Iowans our top priority. 

Contact Information: EMS and Trauma

Margot McComas, Chief
Lucas State Office Building
321 E. 12th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319

Bureau Help Line: 515-281-0620

Contact Information: Prepardness and Response

Brent Spear, Chief
Lucas State Office Building
321 E. 12th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION LINE ONLY

24 hours a day, 365 days a year

1-866-834-9671

For use by local public health agencies, hospitals, emergency medical services, emergency management coordinators and other emergency response agencies to notify the Iowa HHS Duty Officer of public health emergencies.