Different Texas EMS Models

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

Texas communities feature a number of different models to deliver emergency care to Texans.

56 Third City Services Agencies (7.2% of All Texas EMS Agencies) – All 56 Provide 911 Service

144 Fire-based EMS Agencies (18.5%) –  All 144 Provide 911 Service

57 County Government Agencies (7.3%) –  All 57 Provide 911 Service

68 Hospital-based EMS Agencies (8.7%) –  62 of These Provide 911 Service

103 Non-profit Agencies (13.2%)  –  97 of These Provide 911 Service

26 Emergency Services District (ESD) Agencies (3.3%) – All 26 Provide 911 Services

312 For-Profit Agencies (40%) – 92 Provide 911 Services

14 Volunteer Agencies (1.8%) – All 14 Provide 911 Services

*Based on November 2020 data. 780 total licensed EMS agencies in Texas. Of those, 548 agencies provide 911 services.