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911 Calls
The 911 emergency calling system in Humboldt County involves the Sheriff's dispatcher in Eureka. When you dial 911 your call goes to the Sheriff's dispatcher who determines the nature of your emergency and the appropriate agencies to call.
CDF and volunteer fire departments respond to fire emergency calls. Medical emergencies bring out volunteer fire departments, CDF, whose personnel have medical response training, and a local ambulance service.
The Trinidad Police Department also monitors emergency calls and responds to any 911 calls in town, regardless of their nature.