Honolulu Emergency Services Department

We provide 24/7 emergency medical care and services to residents and visitors of Oʻahu.

Meet Raquel Silvernail, a Paramedic with Honolulu EMS as she explains what her team does on a daily basis.

Honolulu Emergency Services Department (HESD)

HESD consists of the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services Division, CORE and Health Services branches. The department is responsible for providing emergency medical treatment and safety for all residents and visitors on Oʻahu.

Meet the Team

Emergency Medical Services

Discover how Oʻahu’s Paramedics and EMTs respond to the island's nearly 100,000 annual medical emergencies across the island.

Learn about EMS

Health Services

The City's Health Service Branch conducts pre-employment and periodic physical examinations and ongoing medical evaluations for City employees.

Learn about Health Services

Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement (CORE)

CORE is an innovative new program that offers medical and social services to Oʻahu's homeless population.

Learn about C.O.R.E.

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career that allows you make a difference in your community? Learn about the requirements, education and training needed to join our team.

Join the EMS Team

You never know when you or a loved one will experience a medical emergency. It's best to be prepared before an emergency occurs because during an emergency, emotions are running high and panic sets in. Learn what to have on hand prior to the arrival of the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services team.

Get Prepared

With more than 227 miles of coastline and 150+ identified beaches, it's no small feat to keep our residents and visitors safe as they live, play and recreate on Oʻahu. Learn how you can help protect yourself with our safety tips and resources.

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Honolulu Emergency Services Department

Ka ʻOihana Lawelawe Ulia Pōpilikia o Honolulu

To Care for Others is Our Kuleana

Take a look into the career of a Paramedic