Emergency Dispatch Center | Kotzebue, Alaska

Emergency Medicine • Kotzebue, AK • Since 1958

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Emergency Dispatch Center in Kotzebue, Alaska - What it is: The Kotzebue city government site covers the Emergency Dispatch Center as part of its broader police department and city services. The city operates under a council-manager government and provides public safety coordination and regulatory services. - Key functions likely addressed on the site: contact information, departments (police, parks and rec, planning, licenses & permits), election FAQs, agendas/minutes, bids and RFPs, and general city governance. - Location and context: Kotzebue, Alaska (Northwest Arctic Borough), population 3,102 (2020), wildlife-friendly regional hub with a small city government. - Practical items you may find or need: police department contact, public safety resources, permits and licenses, city code, fee schedules, forms, agendas/minutes, and staff directory.

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Clinic Type

Emergency Medicine

Address

258B Third Avenue, PO Box 550 Kotzebue, AK 99752

Phone

907-442-3351 (Non-Emergent Police calls)

Email

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Opening Hours

Monday thru Friday 8 AM -12 PM, and 1 PM - 5 PM

Website

https://www.cityofkotzebue.gov/police-department/page/emergency-dispatch-center

Emergency Care

Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies; Non-Emergency: 907-442-3351

Services Offered

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Technology & Equipment

Enhanced 9-1-1
NAWAS/FEMA communications
6 radio frequencies
4 phones
7 phone lines
20 jail TV monitors
alarm monitoring systems
LAN with Police Department computers
fingerprinting and photographing equipment

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1; Non-Emergency: 907-442-3351

Information provided on page indicates emergency and non-emergency contact numbers; use 9-1-1 for emergencies.

Social Media

Facebook

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Birdeye: 4.6/5 stars (30 reviews on Birdeye)
Vivian Health: 4.6/5 stars (5 reviews on Vivian Health)

Patients praise

Friendly and professional medical staff
Effective emergency medical care and triage
Efficient handling of medical emergencies

Common complaints

Staffing shortages mentioned in employment-related reviews
Concerns regarding police department misconduct complaints

"Very Friendly and Professional. Check into the emergency room 1st thing in the morning with abdominal pain. CT scan diagnosed Appendicitis. got me on the afternoon flight to Anchorage and had my appendix out at 0200 next morning."

— Birdeye review

"Fantastic team that works here. Everyone was very nice and professional. Thank you for going the extra mile"

— Birdeye review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.