Pend Oreille County
Pend Oreille County spans 1,425 sq. miles, located in the northeast corner of Washington, along the Canada–US border, with a population of 13,625 with eight unincorporated communities. Five major highways run through the county: U.S. Route 2, State Routes 20,31,41, and 211. As well as the International Selkirk Loop. The county has one ESSO agency, two BLS Verified Aid agencies, three BLS Verified Ambulance agencies, two ALS Verified Ambulance agencies with 114 providers, of which 64% are volunteer.
Local council meetings:
Chair: Scott Doughty
Vice Chair: Ken Peralta
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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
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue Newport (509) 447-5305
Pend Oreille County Fire District #5 Cusick (509) 671-2286
Pend Oreille County Fire District #8 Newport (509) 447-5325
Pend Oreille County Fire Dist #2 Metaline Falls (509) 442-2311
Kalispel Tribal Fire Department Usk (509) 445-1785
Pend Oreille Co Fire Protection District #4 Newport (509) 447-2478
For a comprehensive WA State EMS & Trauma Hospital Designation and Response Area Map, CLICK HERE.
Medical Program Director
Dr. Sara Ragsdale
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.