Thurston County Medic One Hosting Town Halls and Listening Sessions for Community Needs Assessment

Thurston County Medic One is hosting a series of public town hall meetings and targeted listening sessions over the next six weeks as part of its ongoing Community Needs Assessment.

Identified as a key priority in the Thurston County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Comprehensive Planning cycle, the assessment began earlier this year to gather direct input on local emergency medical services and emergent healthcare priorities from our community.

The feedback collected from residents, emergency service providers, and regional healthcare partners will directly shape the strategic direction and future operations of Thurston County EMS.

All public town halls and listening sessions will be hosted in-person only; virtual attendance options are not available.

Public Town Hall Meeting Dates

All Thurston County residents are invited to attend and share their perspectives.

• Lacey: Friday, October 2, 2026, 9 – 11 a.m.
  • Location: South Puget Sound Community College – Lacey Campus, 4220 6th Ave SE Ste 1, Lacey, WA 98503
• Yelm: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 1 – 3 p.m.
  Location: Yelm High School, 1315 W Yelm Ave, Yelm, WA 98597
• Olympia: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  Location: Olympia High School, 1302 North Street SE #311, Olympia, WA 98501
• Tumwater: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1– 3 p.m.
  • Location: Tumwater High School, 700 Israel Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98501
• Rochester: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9 – 11 a.m.
  • Location: Swede Hall, 18543 Albany St SW, Rochester, WA 98579
• Tenino: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  Location: Tenino Ag Park, 16404 Old Hwy 99 SE, Tenino, WA 98589

Specialized Listening Sessions

Dedicated sessions have also been scheduled for local EMS personnel and allied healthcare providers to discuss systemic needs, strategic planning goals, and operational vision.

EMS Providers

Session 1: Monday, October 19, 2026, 9 – 11 a.m.
Location: South Puget Sound Community College – Lacey Campus, 4220 6th Ave SE Ste 1, Lacey, WA 98503

• Session 2: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  Location: Thurston County Atrium (Board Room), 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501

Allied Healthcare Partners

Session: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: South Puget Sound Community College – Lacey Campus, 4220 6th Ave SE Ste 1, Lacey, WA 98503

Additional Information & Accessibility Accommodations

Members of the public, local providers, and partner organizations are encouraged to attend and share details within their networks.

For general questions regarding the listening sessions or to request disability accommodations, please contact Thurston County Medic One at medicone.info@thurstoncountywa.gov or call (360) 704-2780.

Find information about Thurston County Medic One and the listening sessions on Thurston County’s website at www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/medic-one/medic-one