Garfield County
Garfield County spans 718 sq. miles with a population of 2,300, making it the least populous county in Washington with six unincorporated communities. With about 3.2 inhabitants per square mile, it is also the least densely populated county in Washington. Two major highways run through the county; U.S Route 12 and State Route 127. It is part of the Palouse, a wide and rolling prairie-like region of the middle Columbia Basin. The county has one BLS Verified Ambulance agency with 23 providers, of which 91% are volunteers.
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Certification
Washington State REQUIRES all EMS Personnel to obtain State Certification in order to operate as a provider regardless of National Registry Status.
To Apply for EMS Certification with WA State Department of Health follow the link below to the Department of Health website.
Click HERE for EMS Provider Applications and Forms
This above link will provide information on Initial Certification, Reactivation, and Recertification. Follow all directions provided within the application.
EMS Training
List of Agencies
Garfield County Fire District #1 Pomeroy (509) 843-1533
For a comprehensive WA State EMS & Trauma Hospital Designation and Response Area Map, CLICK HERE.
Medical Program Director
Dr. Glenn Houser
For a comprehensive overview of the duties, responsibilities and regulations that define the roles and activities of the Medical Program Directors, refer to the WASHINGTON STATE MEDICAL PROGRAM DIRECTORS MANUAL.