Different Texas EMS Models

Different EMS Models in Texas

“If you have seen one EMS model, then you have seen one EMS model in Texas.”

The Texas Models

The figures are based on November 2020 data.

Third Service EMS

Three separate services: EMS, Fire & Police. 7.2% (56) are third service.

Fire-Based EMS

EMS is part of the community’s fire department. 18.5% (144) are fire-based EMS.

County Government EMS

EMS is offered by the county government. 7.3% (57) are county-based EMS.

Hospital-Based EMS

Local hospitals offer EMS to the community. 8.7% (68) are hospital-based EMS.

Non-Profit EMS

Non-profit entities offer EMS to the community. 13.2% (97) are non-profit entities that offer 911 service.

Emergency Service District EMS

ESDs offer EMS to the community. 3.3% (26) are ESDs that offer EMS.

Volunteer EMS

Volunteer agencies offer EMS to the community. 1.8% (14) are volunteer agencies that offer EMS.

Private EMS

Some Texas communities rely on private EMS companies to deliver 911 service. Of the 312 private EMS companies that are licensed by the state, 92 provide 911 service.