Company Profile
Teton County Emergency Management
Company Overview
Teton County Emergency Management (TCEM) is a division of Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and is located in beautiful Teton County, Wyoming. TCEM’s responsibilities encompass all phases of emergency management: Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation for Teton County. TCEM also provides these services for the Town of Jackson through an Emergency Management resolution. TCEM coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as non-governmental entities, to develop, maintain, and implement various emergency plans. TCEM offices are in the Teton County Emergency Operations Center, which the division is responsible for maintaining and operating during emergencies. TCEM also provides training to and develops emergency exercises for citizens and first responders. The division is staffed with two full-time personnel: the Emergency Management Coordinator and an Emergency Management Program Specialist.
Company History
Originally formed in the days of Civil Defense, Teton County Emergency Management maintains its roots in whole-community emergency preparedness.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Emergency Management agency for Teton County and the Town of Jackson, Wyoming.
Benefits
Teton County, Wyoming is the gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, plus is surrounded by the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The region, known as "Jackson Hole" is also home to the National Elk Refuge, the National Museum of Wildlife Art, and the beautiful Snake River watershed. Our County is home to three world-class ski resorts: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Grand Targhee Resort, and Snow King Mountain. The town of Jackson espouses western ideals and architecture and the town square is a favorite location for tourists and locals alike with its famous elk antler arches. Teton County has a small town feel with some big-town amenities, such as a local airport (busiest commercial airport in Wyoming), an award winning hospital (St. John's Health), and a wide variety of local dining options.