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Our mission is to change the lives of the people we serve through a reliable, effective, and affordable clinical practice that exceeds our customers’ expectations. If you are looking for more information about Austin-Travis County EMS, please visit www.atcems.org.

The hiring process to become an   is closing soon. The application for the April 2027 Academy closes on October 19th.  D...
10/08/2026

The hiring process to become an is closing soon. The application for the April 2027 Academy closes on October 19th. Did you know ATCEMS has a Direct Hire option? We are seeking experienced Paramedics to apply.

Direct Hire Clinical Specialists-Field start the academy at the base step pay at a Clinical Specialist Rank, $33.13 an hour. If the candidate has 2 years of full time ALS experience as a Paramedic in a 9-1-1 system, Direct Hire Clinical Specialists will jump to step 2 of Clinical Specialist pay, $34.46 an hour.

Direct Hire Clinical Specialist Field:
Must be 18 years or older (no upper age limit). Must read, write, and speak English.
And the following:
Certification as a Paramedic or NREMT-P You must also have one (1) year of 9-1-1 EMS Transport or Critical Care Transport, full-time clinical ALS experience, while certified at the level of Paramedic, including but not limited to:
• Must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for minimum 2 years
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of public-facing customer service experience (Public-facing customer service experience is defined as any role in which a person interacts with the public and/or patients in an employment setting, including but not limited to medical/healthcare roles, retail, hospitality, education, etc.). Link in bio.

10/05/2026

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09/30/2026

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Download the free app   to locate your fellow festival attendees and to help medics and other responders reach you in an...
09/30/2026

Download the free app to locate your fellow festival attendees and to help medics and other responders reach you in an emergency.

🗺️What3words has divided the world in 3m x 3m squares and has assigned 3 words to identify your precise location.
👆Simply tap the square on the what3words map where you are located and the app will assign you 3 words.
☎️Read them to our 9-1-1 Communications Medic when they are asking for your location and help will be on the way.
🚑This app is a fan favorite of who have used it to accurately reach folks near and far.

Earlier this year, Division Chief Eric Jakubauskas celebrates 30 years with Austin EMS and Austin-Travis County EMS.Sinc...
09/25/2026

Earlier this year, Division Chief Eric Jakubauskas celebrates 30 years with Austin EMS and Austin-Travis County EMS.

Since joining the department as a field paramedic in 1996, Chief Jakubauskas has built a career spanning frontline paramedicine, technical and swiftwater rescue, tactical medicine, special events, field operations, and executive leadership.

He was part of the original instructional cadre that helped expand swiftwater and boat rescue training across Texas, served as a Boat Squad Leader during Hurricane Katrina, became the first District Commander overseeing the ATCEMS Tactical Medic Program, and created the ATCEMS Special Events Section as Austin's event environment continued to grow.

As a Division Chief, he has led across Operations, the Honor Guard, Scheduling, and Operations Support, helping shape the programs, people, and infrastructure that support ATCEMS today.
Thirty years, countless calls, major incidents, new programs, and a career spent helping build the department we know today.

Thank you, Chief Jakubauskas, for 30 years of service to Austin and Travis County.

Yesterday, Austin-Travis County EMS responded for a fire in the 3100 Block of King Street. Our medics prepared for poten...
09/23/2026

Yesterday, Austin-Travis County EMS responded for a fire in the 3100 Block of King Street. Our medics prepared for potential medical needs on the fire-ground in support of our partners at Austin Fire. While Austin Fire worked on fire attack and search, our medics prepared to receive and treat patients, provided a unified command element, and helped Austin firefighters stay cool and hydrated to keep them in the fire fight.

The response element from ATCEMS consisted of 2 ALS ambulances, 1 commander , 1 EMS physician, and 1 single response unit.

Unfortunately, four residents were displaced with one being evaluated for minor complaints by our medics. Our ATCEMS single responder, Captain Koesterer assisted Austin Fire Engine 12 Firefighters in resuscitating 1 of the cats. We are happy to report she was back feeling good after receiving oxygen and some active cooling treatment.

09/22/2026

ATCEMS Academy Class 0726 Graduation
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We begin the final countdown, ATCEMS Class 0726 graduates on Monday! This morning they participated in their final Tower...
09/18/2026

We begin the final countdown, ATCEMS Class 0726 graduates on Monday! This morning they participated in their final Tower Day workout. Joined by Chief of Staff Wesley Hopkins (he blends in with the cadets), Class 0726 finished with a view from the top of the tower, admiring our beautiful city.

The best part of any climb is the view from the top. ATCEMS Academy cadre always takes this view as an opportunity to look out at the cityscape with our cadets and remind them of the most important ‘why’ of this vocation, which is the people we serve.

We look forward to their graduation on Monday and watching their careers unfold as clinicians at ATCEMS.

09/16/2026

In a Mass Casualty Incident, Every Second Counts

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