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EMS Week is May 20-May 26

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History of EMS Week

The U.S. Congress authorized the Emergency Medical Services Systems (EMSS) Act of 1973, and in 1974 President Gerald R. Ford signed the bill and appointed Dr. David R. Boyd director of the Division of Emergency Medical Services Systems (DEMSS), part of the Public Health Service in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Boyd convinced President Ford to proclaim an “Emergency Medical Services Week” and to host a White House conference on EMS. Gerald Ford is the hero of the national EMS story, a true believer who supported EMS during difficult political, economic, and budgetary times.

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Our Employees Make the Difference

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The personnel who make up Austin-Travis County EMS are our most important and most precious resource. ATCEMS works diligently to find people who will fit well into the department, and who will improve our team. Our next priority is to ensure that we develop our personnel throughout their careers, allowing them to not only meet their own expectations and potential, but – more importantly – the expectations of the community. This requires that we work with employees to identify and meet their needs; acknowledge and celebrate the service they provide; and ensure that each and every person works in a safe and healthy environment. 

 

 

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Leaders in Preparedness and Response

Picture21ATCEMS is actively involved in advancing the capability of the State of Texas to respond to major and catastrophic events.  ATCEMS provides ambulance strike teams, urban search and rescue teams, incident management personnel and mobile communications support to multiple regional disasters as members of the following groups:

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