EMS in West Texas

West Texas features one of the most unique EMS challenges in the nation. Carly French of Seminole EMS describes how she delivers exceptional EMS to 1,100 square miles.

“There’s Power in Numbers”

Brent Smith, a past TEMSA president, looks at the importance of Texas EMS agencies joining together to advocacy for our patients.

Telling Our Story at the Texas Capitol

Butch Oberhoff and Michael Furrh testified on numerous occasions before committees in the 2025 Texas Legislature. They take a look at the importance of telling your story to the Legislature.

State Lawmakers Recognize EMS

State Rep. AJ Louderbauck looks at the critical role that EMS agencies play in Texas communities.

The Texas Legislature Created Jobs

Adrian Arguijo of Plains EMS talks about how SB 8 funding allowed him to become a paramedic thanks to the Texas Legislature.

Whole Blood: Texas Leads the Nation

Texas EMS agencies are leading the nation with whole blood. Brandon Glenn of North Channel EMS explains.

Saving Lives. Championing Patients

“And the little bit of time that we get to spend with them on their journey lets them ask us the questions that they need and then lets us be their voice and be the advocate once they get where they’re going to be able to fulfill their needs.”

Whole Blood Is Saving Lives

In 2024, Harris County Emergency Corps administered whole blood to 29 patients — and 10 of them survived and were able to return home, given a second chance at life thanks in large part to the use of whole blood.

San Antonio as a Whole Blood Epicenter

As chair of Governor Abbott’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council’s Pre-Hospital Whole Blood Task Force, Eric Epley shared at EMS EVOLUTION 2025 how whole blood is transforming pre-hospital care – and what’s next for Texas EMS agencies.