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EMS Chief

Chief of Staff

Assistant Director

Administration

Assistant Chief

Education and Training

Division Chief

Education

Division Chief

Field Operations

Division Chief

Communications

Division Chief

Operations & Fleet Services

Division Chief

Field Operations

The Human Resources section is responsible for employee relations, recruiting, leave management, worker’s compensation, and benefit administration. 

The Health and Safety Coordinator works in conjunction with an Occupational Safety Specialist to monitor, review, and make any changes necessary for continued employee safety.

The Business Analysis and Research (BAR) Team collaborates with other sections of the Department to gather and analyze data and use that information to improve performance. The Performance Management team reviews clinical issues and performs audits on interventions.

The Public Information Office provides up-to-the minute EMS-related news to City and County officials, EMS executive staff members, and local, regional, and national news media.

The Community Relations team is responsible for internal and external communications, public relations and marketing efforts, and manages our Injury Prevention programs including hands-only CPR and Infant/Child Safety programs. The team also publishes the ATCEMS Annual Report and our department digital news magazine, PULSE. Marketing activities include the creation of all training, promotional and educational materials. Community Relations also organizes department participation in a variety of community outreach events including health and safety fairs, parades, and school visits.

Accounts payable processes all incoming invoices and ensures that all bills are paid in an efficient and timely manner.

Payroll works to ensure that all of our 600+ employees are paid correctly and accurately every pay period. 

Supply personnel purchase supplies, maintain equipment and manage a warehouse for the provision of medications, medical equipment and medical supplies to ATCEMS, Austin Fire Department, and other Travis County First Responder Organizations. 

Financial monitoring oversees the Billing section, prepares the annual budget, maintains accounting records for revenues and expenses, and manages purchasing for the entire department.

Communication Medics triage incoming 9-1-1 calls and dispatch EMS personnel in order to respond to calls in the most efficient manner possible to maximize system response.

ATCEMS operates 34 full time ambulances and fours peak load units. All vehicles are equipped to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care and are staffed with a Medic I (BLS) provider and Medic II (ALS) provider.

Fleet management ensures that all the emergency vehicles we depend on to serve the community are always reliable and ready to work. 

The EMS Scheduling Staff ensures adequate staffing levels for all response units and special assignments on a daily basis.

Special Operations is our local rescue section that provides additional support to Texas Task Force 1 with swift water boat teams, USAR resources, and deployment through the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid.

ATCEMS Field Operations and Emergency Communications cadets begin their training at our Academy. The Academy staff conducts three Academy classes each year.

The Continuing Education group conducts educational programs to improve the delivery of medical care and state of the art medical therapies that benefit the citizens we serve. 

ATCEMS provides CPR certification classes and first aid training to the general public and hosts the largest American Heart Association Authorized Regional Training Center in Central Texas.