Austin-Travis County EMS Saves Real Lives on First Responders Live

Why are local emer­gency medical services on Fox's popular TV show?

"...So when Austin-Travis County Emer­gency Medical Services decided to take part in..."

June 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin-Travis County EMS Saves Real Lives on First Responders Live

Why are local emer­gency medical services on Fox's popular TV show?

June 21, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

New Medical Director for Austin/Travis County

EMS union expresses enthusiasm for Mark E. Escott hire

"...Austin and Travis County have themselves a new medical director. On Friday, City..."

June 17, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

New Health Clinic Opens to Serve Travis County's "Eastern Crescent"

CommUnityCare brings care closer to thousands at Hornsby Bend site

"...off FM 969, next to Hornsby Bend's fire and EMS station, CommUnityCare and Central Health celebrated on Saturday, March..."

March 9, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

High Stress at EMS

ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...New Year's resolution to "be done with this place," Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services paramedic Ryan Burger took a..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Travis Co. Medical Director Resigns

Hinchey says he'll be moving to the private sector

"...Hinchey announced his resignation from the position of Travis County Medical Director this morning, Friday, June 19...."

June 19, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Pair of Deaths at the County Jail

TCSO believes both men died "of natural causes"

"...The Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Medical Examiner, and the Texas Rangers are..."

April 2, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

How Austin Handles Mental Health Emergencies

Police, EMS, and Integral Care work together to serve people in psychiatric crisis

"...a mental health crisis represents an immediate risk to themselves or others, or is deteriorating mentally to the point..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin Medics Seek Relief in Labor Talks, Chief Search

Trying to soothe EMS' chronic pain

"...Austin-Travis County Emergency Med­ic­al Services is approaching a turning point...."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

While Austin Medics Negotiate a Labor Contract, Hays County’s Fight to Unionize

For Hays County's nonprofit EMS team, becoming a union is no easy task

"...front-line medics who provide emergency medical care to Hays County residents had hoped the board of directors at their..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City, County Issue Disaster Declaration, Seek Federal Funds for Cleanup to Come

Food Bank will be at two Eastside locations tomorrow

"...continues to be 1) “critical loads” like hospitals and EMS stations that are registered with Austin Energy, 2) outages..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Contract Talk: What About EMS?

Police impasse overshadowing EMS?

"...At the tail end of Austin-Travis County EMS Assoc­iation President Tony Marquardt's Monday presentation to..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Merger for EMS and AFD?

Public Safety Committee revisits the idea

"...Austin-Travis County EMS Medical Director Dr. Paul Hinchey’s resignation on..."

June 23, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Austin COVID-19 Public Testing Enrollment Is Now Available Online

System identifies who needs a test now; no physician visit required

"...the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Travis County, Austinites are finally able to place themselves in the..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Ahead of Pride, EMS Train LGBTQ Businesses on Active Shooter Response

Community members asked for training after Club Q shooting

"...knowledge and tools to potentially save a life," said Austin-Travis County EMS Captain Shannon Koesterer...."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

EMS Staffing Shortage Nears Crisis Point

Ongoing staffing shortage worsens with Omicron surge

"...For the first time since Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services was founded in 1976, the..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Another Fentanyl Overdose Surge Overwhelms the County

Harm reduction advocates urge access to fentanyl testing strips

"...more potent than heroin, public officials briefed the Travis County Commissioners Court in a work session. Chief Medical Examiner..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Levy and EMS Union in Email Throwdown

EMS union leader calls for Mike Levy's resignation from city panel

"...city's Public Safety Commission, Tony Marquardt, president of the Austin-Travis County EMS Employee Association, told Levy that it was..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: You Kids Play Nice!

The idea of combining Austin and Travis County's governments seems like a good one, but never seems to gain any momentum.

"...Why can't the city and the county work together? Karen Sonleitner seems a little sick and..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Mental Health Crisis Plan Still Lags Behind Austin’s Needs

Trying to change how the emergency response apparatus handles mental health calls

"...for service, and offered six recommendations on how city, county, and public safety leaders could act to improve the..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...COVID-19 constantly throughout the pandemic. Between the risks they themselves face, the welfare of the public they serve, and..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

EMS: Let 'em rest

In an effort to reduce fatigue, Austin-Travis Co. EMS begins a new, more flexible work schedule.

"...Beginning July 23, Austin-Travis Co. EMS paramedics will have a new, more flexible..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

County on Pace to Set Record for In-Custody Deaths

Arthur David Westley is sixth to die in custody this year

"...9am on Aug. 4, sheriff's deputies at the Travis County Correctional Complex found 48-year-old inmate Arth­ur David Westley unresponsive..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

EMS Contract Expires

Union hobbled after talks break down on Monday

"...city and its emergency medical services union – the Austin-Travis County EMS Association – fell apart on Monday. Because..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Short-Term Contract Locks In Big Wage Gains for EMS

Entry-level EMTs will get $19.25 an hour

"...included in a new labor contract for medics at Austin-Travis County EMS...."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

EMS Always Capable of Handling Situation

"...published by The Austin Chronicle [News, July 4]. While “EMS” is subtitled in this article, Austin – Travis County..."

July 9, 2014 Postmarks

Austin's Next Shot at Ending Homelessness

Thanks to an infusion of philanthropic cash, the city and its iTeam embark on a new effort

"...have in Mayor Steve Adler's words "help[ed] us tackle problems in new ways that reflect who we are in..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Paramedic Amber Price Cares for Austin's Most Vulnerable Populations

"...was down there; she's a community health paramedic with Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services who serves on the Homeless..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Austin Sanders

EMS Restructures Work Week for Medics

Shifting shifts

"...Beginning Oct. 2, most medics working at Austin-Travis County EMS will begin a new shift schedule: 24..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Police, EMS Staffers Not Happy

Employee surveys show low morale

"...suggesting it's "good." Voters were in agreement about their problems at APD: 47% (414 members) suggested the department could..."

June 17, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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