Emmetsburg, Iowa - Emergency Services

Directed by	Sheriff’s Department
Office Location:	Communications Center
Office Address:	1907 11th St., Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Office Hours:	Open 24/7
Phone:	911 Emergency (including Cell Phones) 712-852-2424 Non-emergency
Fax:	712-852-4459

The Communications Center in Emmetsburg is a dispatch center for both emergency 911 and non-emergency services. The Center dispatches for the entire county, including the Police Departments, Sheriff’s Department, Fire Departments, Ambulance Services, and City of Emmetsburg.
As a dispatch center, the primary function is the rapid deployment of law enforcement and emergency personnel and equipment. We are here to serve you when seconds count! It is also the central location for communicating with all the city and county services and is under the direction of the Sheriff’s Office and the County. The Palo Alto County Communications Center is located next to the Court House.

Name:	Jack Parisi, Ambulance Director Sheryl Darling, Volunteer Coordinator Dr. Patricia Banwart, Medical Director
Office Location:	Palo Alto County Hospital
Office Address:	3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA
Office Hours:	Available 24/7
Phone:	911 Emergency 712-852-5467 Non-emergency

The Palo Alto County Emergency Medical Services team provides County-wide pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services and provides first-responder/AED Services located in Ayrshire, Cylinder and Mallard. In addition it coordinates the volunteer efforts of EMS, coordinates Continuing Education Classes, and provides CPR and Public First Aid & Safety Training throughout Palo Alto County.

Name:	Jarret Lee
Office Location:	Police Station
Office Address:	1907 11th Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Office Hours:	24/7 through Communications Center
Phone:	911 Emergency 712-852-4997 Non-emergency
Fax:	712-852-3244
e-mail:	paema@iowatelecom.net
Appointed/elected	Appointed

The Emergency Management Director’s job is to coordinate county disaster services and emergency planning for such events as floods, fire, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, drought, epidemics, electrical or computer outages, and terrorist attacks. They also provide emergency preparedness plans and coordinate the 911 rural addressing system.
The primary goal is to prevent injuries, save lives, and reduce property damage in the community during emergency situations.

Name:	Frank Kliegl, Fire Chief
Office Location:	Fire Station
Office Address:	10th & Grand
Phone:	Emergency – call 911

The Emmetsburg Fire Department is a volunteer service operated entirely by 21 active and certified volunteers. It covers 144 square miles in the rural and city areas surrounding Emmetsburg and is funded by the city of Emmetsburg, through taxes and fundraisers. The department is housed at the Fire Station at 10th & Grand.

The department handles Fire and Rescue, Ice & Open Water Rescue, Jaws of Life, provides Hazardous Materials training, and related services.

Name:

Eric Hanson, Chief

Other employees:

Sergeant	Cory Lampe
Patrolman	Darrin Adams
Patrolman	Ryan VeldBoom
Patrolman	Seth Nelson
Patrolman	Aaron Steffen
Secretary	Jane Soenen

Office Location:

Police Department Building

Office Address:

1907 11th
Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536

Office Hours:

8 – 4, M – F; but operate 24 Hours

Phone:

911 Emergency
712-852-2424 Non-emergency

Fax:

712-852-4459

e-mail:

epdchief@iowatelecom.net

The primary purpose of the Emmetsburg Police Department is to preserve the public peace and order, to prevent and detect crime, and to apprehend offenders. The goal is to maintain a safe and secure environment for the residents of Emmetsburg. The Police Department continuously strives to protect and serve the community through a variety of ways that include enforcement, education, prevention, and cooperation. The Police Department works with all the city and county agencies and the Communications Center for the protection of its citizens. It partners with the community in an effort to identify and resolve small problems before they become big problems.

The Sheriff is the principal peace officer of the county. The mission of the County Sheriff's Office is to protect and serve all citizens in a professional and compassionate manner and to provide efficient delivery of law enforcement services to the community. He is the custodian of the county jail and is responsible for all prisoners. He executes writs and legal processes.

*If any service has been missed, please email info@emmetsburg.com with the correct information.