About IDEC
Since 1968, IDEC has served Seattle’s Chinatown (as well as the broader International District) with on‑site medical care, community outreach, and emergency preparedness.
Frustrated by slow police and fire response times in the Chinatown‑International District (CID), community members Donnie Chin and Dean Wong created a bilingual emergency line and organized volunteer first‑responders (now known as IDEC) who still protect the neighborhood today.
Our Services
First Aid Training
Training for community members and businesses. Certified instructors. Hands‑on practice.
EMT Patrols & Mobile Response
Dispatch and community patrols with EMTs and medical volunteers. Rapid response within the International District and surrounding neighborhoods.
Event Staffing
First‑aid tent staffing for International District events, with trained EMTs and medical personnel.
Medical Supplies & Equipment
Portable medical kits, defibrillators, and more—all donated by community partners.