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 the Public..."

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 Friday, June..."

June 23, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Two Candidates Remain in the Hunt to Lead Austin EMS

Hail to the chiefs

"...announced that Jasper Brown, a two-­decade veteran of Austin EMS and currently its interim chief, and Robert Luckritz, a..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

EMS Staffing Shortage Nears Crisis Point

Ongoing staffing shortage worsens with Omicron surge

"...personnel were sent out for COVID testing, per an EMS spokesperson. That represents about 10% of the agency's sworn..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Levy and EMS Union in Email Throwdown

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

"...Safety Commission, Tony Marquardt, president of the Austin-Travis County EMS Employee Association, told Levy that it was time for..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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 work-scheduling system..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Offers Pennies, Not Dollars, to Austin EMS

Medics find proposal insulting and inadequate amid enormous staffing crunch

"...Five months after the Austin EMS Assoc­iation asked for a $7 per hour increase to..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

High Stress at EMS

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

"...preparations with his fiancée Stephanie Cunningham to leave Austin's EMS system for what he'd determined was a better, more..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Short-Term Contract Locks In Big Wage Gains for EMS

Entry-level EMTs will get $19.25 an hour

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

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Hall Focuses on Housing Costs, EMS Talks

Council to consider resolution evaluating impact of zoning on housing supply

"...policy at its Nov. 30 work session, the Austin EMS Association and the city's Labor Relations team began talks..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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

"...the work of its staff – and what makes ATCEMS a model agency...."

June 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

EMS Contract Expires

Union hobbled after talks break down on Monday

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

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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

EMS Contract: Not Over Yet

Council poised to send city, ATCEMSA back to negotiating table

"...in the city's meet-and-confer negotiations with the Austin-Travis County EMS Association. City Labor Rela­tions staff was on hand to..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Something Rotten at EMS

Hawley retirement shines light on systemic issues

"...It's a shame Austin-Travis County EMS held confirmation of James Hawley's retirement until 4:57pm on..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

EMS Contract Expires With No Deal

Last-ditch effort to negotiate new terms collapsed on Monday

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

Oct. 31, 2017 News Post by Nina Hernandez

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

Community members asked for training after Club Q shooting

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

Aug. 11, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

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 hours on,..."

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

EMS Group Rescinds Eckhardt Endorsement

Eckhardt loses backers over support of response-time study

"...County Emergency Medical Services. Steve Stewart, president of the EMS employees association and chairman of its political committee, notified..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

EMS Union Set for Leadership Contest

Association to cast ballot between incumbent Tony Marquardt or challenger Selena Xie

"...Xie is running to take the ATCEMSEA reins after six years with the department and three..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Real Reason Behind James Hawley's Retirement From EMS?

Assistant chief quit amid APD investigation

"...James Hawley’s early February retirement from Austin/Travis County EMS was not as clear-cut as it initially seemed. Turns..."

March 2, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

EMS: A Glossary

Understanding the acronyms

"...of training. Can provide care to individuals with significant problems, like heart attacks and traumas...."

May 8, 2015 News Feature

EMS Bargaining Power – At Budget Time

Austin EMS employees likely to receive bargaining power – while the city looks to cut public safety spending.

"...Sen. Kirk Watson, allows meet-and-confer contract negotiations for Austin's EMS employees. Seems only fair, since both Police and Fire..."

May 2, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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

From the Archive: Welcome to Chaos

Originally published on Nov. 12, 1993: ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...attends to one of the women and after introducing themselves, they begin a battery of questions and procedures to..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Life Support

The complicated system that is the Austin-Travis Co. EMS is nationally recognized for saving lives. As Austin continues to grow, can the system save itself?

"...under pressure. On the Austin Police camera video, time seems to slow as they move through their protocols for..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Medics Seek Relief in Labor Talks, Chief Search

Trying to soothe EMS' chronic pain

"...field. The union that represents department employees, the Austin EMS Association, is at the bargaining table with city officials..."

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

"...employees union. Like most health care workers, those at SMHCEMS are emerging from the height of a pandemic with..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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