Austin County Emergency Medical Service

11/28/2025

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Yesterday, while our crews remained in service responding to calls and supporting the community, the Blackmon Family generously provided a full Thanksgiving meal for our on-duty teams. Their kindness gave our medics a sense of home while they were away from their own families.

To the Blackmon Family, thank you for thinking of us and taking care of our people.
To our crews, thank you for your commitment and professionalism, even on the holidays.
To our community, thank you for your continued trust and support.

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you yesterday, today, and every day!

11/06/2025

🚨 Big week here at Austin County EMS! 🚨

The stakes are high, the pressure is on, and emotions are running strong as our team tests for Lieutenant (Field Training Officer) positions.

Becoming an LT at ACEMS isn’t just a title. It’s a responsibility. These are the people trusted to shape new providers, uphold our clinical standards, and be the first source of guidance when things get tough. They’re the ones expected to know the answers, set the tone, and carry the mission forward for the citizens of Austin County.

The process includes:
✅ Written exam
✅ Scenario evaluation, graded by ACEMS and outside agencies to keep things fair
✅ Final interview with Chief Walter Morrow and Assistant Chief Rhonda Ritchey

Only those who pass each phase will earn the privilege of leading the next generation of EMS professionals.

To every candidate stepping up: good luck. Your effort and commitment already speak volumes.

And a big thank you to the leaders who helped us make this process stronger:

👏 Fayette County Emergency Medical Services Assistant Chief Gary Daniels
👏 Montgomery County Hospital District Emergency Preparedness Manager Jason Gutierrez
👏 Colorado County EMS Assistant Chief Marti Kalmbach

Your support for EMS extends far beyond your own jurisdictions, and we appreciate it!

11/06/2025

🚨 FREE Hands-Only CPR Class - Limited Seats! 🚨
Want to learn how to save a life? Cardiac arrests can happen anywhere. At home, at work, or out in the community. Knowing what to do before EMS arrives can make all the difference.

Open to all residents ages 16+
No medical background required, just bring your willingness to help our community.

📍 800 E. Wendt Street, Bellville, TX 77418
🕙 10 AM • November 15

✅ Taught by certified instructors
✅ Learn how to stay calm and act fast during a real emergency
❌ No CPR card will be issued, this is an educational, community class only.

But you WILL walk away knowing exactly what to do if someone collapses in front of you

📌 IMPORTANT: Due to limited seating, pre-registration closes end of business day November 12.

📞 Call (979) 865-6470 to reserve your spot before we fill up!

Let’s build a safer community together. ♥️

11/04/2025

Huge shoutout to Ms. Edna for coming by Station 2 and our Admin office to drop off holiday treats! Snacks like these fuel our crews until they can make it to the next meal. Thank you!

10/29/2025

Our team has been hard at work, training, growing, and advancing the care we provide to YOU, our community! 💙 And of course, just a bit of fun along the way!

This past quarter’s Mandatory CE focused on trauma care. During this training, we introduced a new life-saving tool to the field: the AAJT-S junctional tourniquet. This innovative device is designed for severe hemorrhage in places a standard tourniquet can’t reach, a tool we hope is rarely needed, but one that can truly make the difference between life and death!

We also share some bittersweet news. Our Clinical Manager, Captain Justin Ward, is stepping down from his role as he moves up in his career. While we are sad to see him leave this position, we are incredibly proud and excited to see what his future holds as he shares his talant and skills with another service. Thank you for everything, Captain Ward, your leadership and education have changed this department for the better! 👏💪

And… ACEMS made department history! 🎉
Following one of the most competitive interview processes to date, we have officially hired 12 new team members, the largest onboarding class in department history! Full-time and part-time clinicians will be completing NEOP this week before joining their mentors in the field.

If you spot more than two clinicians on an ambulance… you’ll know why! 😅

Why so many new faces? Sure, we had big shoes to fill… but maybe there’s more to it… 👀🤫
Let’s just say Austin County EMS isn’t slowing down any time soon. 📈

To our newest teammates, welcome to the department and welcome to serving the incredible people of Austin County!

10/24/2025

Thank you Captain Stansbury and the Medic 2 crew Paramedic Cole Taylor and paramedic Cory Neptune for helping out with blood pressure checks at the Health fair in Sealy today. It was a great time. We always enjoy seeing everyone at these events.

10/17/2025

***Applications are closed at this time.****

Deadline to turn in your application and resume is today by 5pm! Please reach out if you have any questions!losed at tis tiloe

****Applications are closed at this time****

🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨

We’re still accepting applications for the Clinical Manager position at Austin County EMS!

This is your chance to step into a leadership role, drive excellence in EMS training, and shape the future of prehospital care in our rural community.

Not for you? No biggie! Like, comment, and share to help is get the word out!

📅 Applications due: 10/17/2025 by 17:00

Scan the QR code and apply today, lead with purpose!

Learn more at (Job Description) 👇🏼

https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/hWdTGaRIjwCU5

or you can visit our website at

www.AustinCountyEMS.comm

10/16/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we extend our deepest condolences to our neighboring EMS families at Calhoun County EMS and El Campo EMS on the tragic loss of one of their own, EMT Daniel Cuellar.

Daniel was known as a bright, ambitious, and dedicated young professional who embodied the very best of what it means to serve in EMS. His passion for helping others and his commitment to making a difference left a lasting impression on those who had the privilege of working beside him.

EMS is a close-knit community. In Texas, there are just over 33,000 certified Paramedics and 46,000 certified EMTs and AEMTs, many of whom cross paths through shared calls, classes, and careers. When one of us hurts, we all feel it.

The entire team at Austin County EMS offers our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathy to Daniel’s family, his friends, and his colleagues at both departments. May they find comfort in knowing that his legacy of compassion and service will not be forgotten.

10/14/2025

🔥 burn ban in effect!

10/14/2025

Our neighbors are hiring to the south!

NOW HIRING: FULL-TIME PARAMEDIC

Are you a dedicated Paramedic looking for an opportunity to serve your community?
We’re looking for compassionate, skilled professionals to join our growing EMS Department!

Visit www.cityofwharton.com or scan the QR code to obtain an application.

Current Paramedic students may also apply.

Application deadline for this hiring cycle is 10/27/25.

10/11/2025

🚑 What a professional group of future EMS providers!

We can’t wait to see how the School of EMS has prepared these students when they come through Austin County EMS for their clinical rotations!

💡 ACEMS Fun Fact:
Did you know that we proudly accept EMS students from multiple programs? This gives students the opportunity to watch, do, and learn hands-on alongside our crews.

The clinical setting is where classroom knowledge meets real-world experience, where students start putting it all together to become confident, compassionate providers.

At ACEMS, we’re proud to play a role in shaping the next generation of EMS professionals because when students grow, our profession grows too. 💙

Oh yeah, Ryan Rinn is also a great EMT clinician here at ACEMS, and we are rooting him on as he goes through his Paramedic program! We know it isn't easy, especially while working full time. But know, we are very proud of you Ryan! Keep it going! You'll be great one day very soon!