PULSE Magazine | January 2020 Issue

TEXAS EMS ALLIANCE LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION MEETING CTECC

On Wednesday January 15th the Texas EMS Alliance (TEMSA) held an informational meeting for legislative aides at the Combined Transportation, Emergency & Communications Center (CTECC).

TEMSA, in coordination with Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS), had to honor of educating legislative aides on the ever growing challenges of funding, education, mental wellness, retention, and costs associated with operating an EMS system in Texas.

The Texas EMS Alliance was founded to provide an informed and collaborative voice for the future of Emergency Medical Services in the state of Texas. This mission is accomplished through a diverse organizational structure that calls for direct representation from the many agency types that comprise the Texas EMS system. The Texas EMS Alliance believes that our credibility starts with a strong group of EMS Providers from across the state who have demonstrated their individual commitment to the communities they serve through strong ethical practices and a desire to provide the best patient care possible. ATCEMS demonstrates this community commitment on a daily basis with honor and pride. It is a distinct privilege to collaborate with Texas lawmakers in an effort to positively effect the EMS industry as a whole.

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