Kitsap EMS and Trauma Care Council

Kitsap County Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care Council (KCEMS&TCC) is comprised of emergency service provider agencies dedicated to the health and safety of the residents of KitsapĀ  County.

It is the mission of the Kitsap County Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care Council to drive excellence in pre-hospital emergency medical care throughout Kitsap County and Washington State.

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It is the mission of the Kitsap County Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care Council to drive excellence in pre-hospital emergency medical care throughout Kitsap County and Washington State.

Our vision is to be the premiere EMS delivery system in Washington State. We accomplish this through training, education and quality improvement. Our system is monitored from the initial 911 call through the patient’s release from care.

Is to provide the best pre-hospital care for the citizens of Kitsap County

We offer a variety of EMS training. From initial EMT training to continuing education for our current EMS providers.

CPR classes are held by our individual agencies, please look on their website for further information.

Please look at our individual pages for the training you are seeking.

We do not retain transport records of any Kitsap County patient. If you are interested in transport records, please contact the transporting agency.

COVID NEWS

As of April 4, 81.4% of Washingtonians 5 and older have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 73.9% of people 5 and older are fully vaccinated.

As of April 11th, 81.5% of Washingtonians 5 and older have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 74.02% of people 5 and older are fully vaccinated.Ā This number is higher than the DOH data dashboard because it includes state Immunization Information System (IIS) data, as well as aggregate data from the Department of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA):

5,873,483 people with at least one dose (5,686,659 IIS + 186,824 DoD and VA)

7,207,070 (Population 5 and older, 2020 Office of Financial Management estimates)

5,334,515 people are fully vaccinated (5,176,077 IIS + 158,438 DoD and VA)

7,207,070 (Population 5 and older, 2020 Office of Financial Management estimates)

If you haven't been vaccinated, visitĀ Vaccine LocatorĀ or call 833-VAX-HELP to make your appointment today.

Over the age of 12? You are eligible for the COVID vaccination.

How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

Steps to Sign Up for a Vaccine Appointment

The COVID-19 vaccine is available to all people 12Ā years and older.

  • Use ourĀ Vaccine LocatorĀ to find a vaccine near you.
  • Schedule your appointment and follow any clinic instructions.
  • Ā Kitsap Public Health DistrictĀ is partnering with theĀ Kitsap CountyĀ Emergency Operation CenterĀ andĀ CHI FranciscanĀ to offerĀ COVID-19 vaccinationsĀ to theĀ Kitsap County community in Washington State.

    For more information regarding vaccination site around Kitsap County: https://kphd.timetap.com/#/
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  • Call the hotline at 1-833-VAX-HELP (833-829-4357), then press #. Language assistance is available.

Vaccine Locations

January 24, 2022

Registration and Scheduling

Who Is Eligible for a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot?

Boosters

Kitsap Public Health DistrictĀ is partnering with theĀ Kitsap CountyĀ Emergency Operation CenterĀ andĀ Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthĀ to offerĀ COVID-19 vaccinationsĀ to theĀ Kitsap County community in Washington State.

Booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine are recommended for certain at-risk groups.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup recommend:

  • People 65 years and olderĀ shouldĀ receive a booster shot of Pfizer vaccineĀ at least 6 months afterĀ their Pfizer primary series.
  • Residents in long-term care settingsĀ shouldĀ receive a booster shot of Pfizer vaccineĀ at least 6 months afterĀ their Pfizer primary series.
  • People aged 50 to 64 with certain underlying medical conditionsĀ shouldĀ receive a booster shot of Pfizer vaccineĀ at least 6 months afterĀ their Pfizer primary series.
  • People 18 to 49 who are at high risk for severe COVID-19 due to certain underlying medical conditionsĀ mayĀ receive a booster shot of Pfizer vaccineĀ at least 6 months afterĀ their Pfizer primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks.
  • People aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional settingĀ mayĀ receive a booster shot of Pfizer vaccineĀ at least 6 months afterĀ their Pfizer primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks.

KPHD will ONLY administer PFIZER Booster Doses to individuals included in the above recommendation.Ā 

(There is no recommendation on booster doses for Moderna at this time.)

KPHD is administering 3rdĀ doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised and have previously completed an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series.

This third dose must be theĀ SAMEĀ vaccine as the previously completed mRNA series, and it must beĀ at least 28 days since the series was completed.Ā  Ā (These are NOT considered booster doses)

Individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised includes those who have:

  • Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
  • Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
  • Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
  • Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
  • Advanced or untreated HIV infection
  • Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response

Only register for a clinic offering the vaccine you require.Ā Ā Click here for a calendar of our clinics.

***Individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine are not approved for additional doses.***

PFIZER IS THE ONLY VACCINE THAT CAN BE GIVEN TO 12-17 YEAR OLDS

Minors Ages 12-15Ā must be accompanied to the vaccine clinic byĀ an adult (18+)Ā ANDĀ bring a copy of ourĀ Vaccine Consent FormĀ signed by a parent/guardianĀ ORĀ be accompanied to the vaccine clinic byĀ a parent/guardian who can sign our Vaccine Consent Form onsite

Minors Ages 16-17Ā must bring in a copy of ourĀ Vaccine Consent FormĀ signed by a parent/guardianĀ ORĀ be accompanied to the vaccine clinic byĀ a parent/guardian who can sign our Vaccine Consent Form onsite

REQUIRED FOR ENTRY INTO THE VACCINATION CLINIC:

Current Vaccine Fact Sheets:

NOTE: At this time, there are many unknowns regarding vaccine distribution and administration; schedules, protocols, and communication may need to be altered or cancelled at a moment's notice. Please bear with us while we navigate these challenges.

Due to COVID restrictions, some of our local fire department agencies are currently putting most CPR classes on hold.

If you are in need of a CPR class, please look at our CPR class page or:

Now accepting applications for our September 2022 class.

Apply now

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