Tama County, Iowa 911 Communications

10/28/2026

🚨National First Responders Day🚨

Today, we recognize the brave men and women in EMS, law enforcement, fire, and public safety telecommunications who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities.

From the voices who answer the call for help to the first responders arriving on scene, each role matters. Behind every emergency there is a team of people who work together, often under very difficult circumstances, to help others when it is needed most.

Today we ask our communities to join us in showing appreciation. Take a moment to thank a firefighter, EMT, dispatcher, an officer, and a sheriff’s deputy.❤️💙💛

To all the first responders who sacrifice time with their families, face the unexpected, and show up when others need it the most. We thank you, your dedication does not go unnoticed. Our communities are stronger because of you all.

🚔🚒🚑📞 Different roles. One mission: serving our community.

10/22/2026

Tama County 911 Communications is proud to announce the implementation of Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) in our Communications Center!

Check out our press release here:https://www.tamacounty.iowa.gov/files/911/press_release_tama_county_emd_implementation_2026_53459.pdf

In partnership with Total Response (a RapidSOS Company), our Public Safety Telecommunicators are taking an important step forward in how we serve our communities during medical emergencies.

One important thing to remember: Even though our dispatchers may be asking additional questions, that does not mean help is being delayed. Emergency responders can be dispatched while our telecommunicators continue gathering important information.

We are proud of our team for embracing this additional training and responsibility, and we're grateful to our fire and EMS partners for their continued dedication to the residents and visitors of Tama County.

08/31/2026

Feel like lending a hand? Need volunteer hours for school? Want to make an impact to one of Tama County’s wonderful communities?

If any of these apply to you, Clutier needs your help! See the below posting from the City of Clutier. Please share this opportunity with your friends and families.

The City of Clutier requested that we pass this along to the community — please read the flyer! They need volunteers!

08/29/2026

Congratulations to PSTs Sadie Brewer-Reyes, Justin Taylor, and Diane Kesl for completing CTO training this last week in Newton!

Huge thanks to Jasper County 911 Communications for brining this class to the area and to Jasper County EMA for hosting.

08/19/2026

Thank you to the Dysart Iowa Police Department for another invite to your National Night Out tonight! Director Reineke and PST Nagle enjoyed the opportunity to showcase the 911 system to attendees, and even some of our public safety partners! We have quite a few tricks up our sleeves to help us help you, and we were honored to be able to show attendees some of the different ways we can assist the public in all sorts of emergencies.

Exciting changes are on the horizon for the 911 system here in Tama County, centered around our most important factor: YOU!

If you have an event where Tama County 911 Communications can show you our system in action, please let us know. 😁

08/11/2026

** Notice: This opportunity closed at 11:59 PM on 8/28/26. **

We are hiring!

The Tama County, Iowa 911 Communications Center is seeking one dedicated and motived individual to join our team!

If interested, please click this below. Please email completed applications to Director Jacob Reineke at [email protected]

Apply for the 911 Communications Public Safety Telecommunicator position with Tama County. Learn how to apply and view a job description along with the role's requirements.

07/14/2026

Tama County Fair 2026 is here, folks!

Pack up the family and head up to Gladbrook to check out everything listed below!

07/13/2026

July 13, 2026 is Meskwaki Nation Proclamation Day.

On May 27, 1992, the Meskwaki Tribal Council officially proclaimed July 13 as a Meskwaki National Holiday in honor of the historic purchase of the original Meskwaki Indian Settlement on July 13, 1857 As the only Native Nation to purchase its own land in Iowa.

Starting this year, Tama County recognizes this day as a holiday.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from the Tama County Communications Center!

Today we celebrate the freedoms we cherish, honor those who have served and sacrificed!

As you enjoy time with our families, friends, and fireworks, please celebrate safely and responsibly. Remember, if you witness an emergency, don’t hesitate to call 911.

From all of us at the Tama County Communications Center, we want to wish you a safe, happy, and memorable Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

07/04/2026

****This issue has been resolved. Thank your for your patience!****

🚨 Potential 911 Service Interruption for CenturyLink/Lumen Landline Customers 🚨

The Tama County 911 Communications Center has been notified of a potential outage affecting some CenturyLink/Lumen landline telephone customers. This issue may prevent 911 calls placed from CenturyLink/Lumen landline phones from reaching the 911 Communications Center.

This issue does not affect wireless (cell phone) 911 calls. If you have a cell phone available, you can continue to dial 911 in an emergency as you normally would.

The Tama County 911 Communications Center is actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as additional information becomes available or when service has been restored.

Please consider sharing this information with family members, friends, neighbors, or anyone you know who relies on a CenturyLink/Lumen landline so they are aware of the potential issue.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!