911 Communications offered at South Sound 911
3580 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98418
Eligibility
Hours
Application process
Call 9-1-1 in a life-threatening emergency or to report a crime in progress. Use the non-emergency dispatch number to report an incident that requires a response, but is not a 9-1-1 emergency: 253-287-4455 or (in-state toll-free) 800-562-9800.
Fees
No cost to the caller.
Service area
Pierce, WA
Description
Operates the local 9-1-1 service for Pierce County. Receives calls and dispatches police, fire and medical services throughout the county. It is preferred if people call, however, texting may be an option for those who may be in EMERGENCY situations where: - the caller is hearing/voice/speech impaired, - a medical emergency that prevents the caller from talking - when speaking out loud would put the caller in danger (home invasion, domestic violence, kidnapping, or active shooter) - any other emergency that makes it impossible to speak out loud. "Call if you can, text if you can't."
What's Here
Providing organization
South Sound 911
Regional provider of 911; police, fire and EMS dispatch; and select law enforcement support services.