Parker County Hospital District EMS

09/01/2025

Elevate Your Career: PCHD EMS Academy Adult EMT Course – 2026

Ready to make a difference in your community? Parker County Hospital District’s EMS Academy is now accepting applications for our 2026 Adult EMT Course!

Application Window: September 1 – October 31, 2025

Deadline: Must be submitted by 5:00 PM Central Time on October 31, 2025

Don’t miss your chance to join our 20-week hybrid course, blending online instruction with hands-on training at our Weatherford facility. Apply early and take the first step toward an impactful EMT career!

Apply: https://www.pchdtx.gov/p/departments/pchd-ems/training/ems-academy

08/28/2025

Summer Napier of Healing Hands Healthcare has presented two Avive AEDs to the Weatherford Police Department, Texas, in support of the Parker County Hospital District’s “4-Minute Community” initiative.

What Is the “4-Minute Community” Initiative?
This effort, led by the Parker County Hospital District, aims to ensure that no one waits more than four minutes for life‑saving CPR and defibrillation in the event of sudden cardiac arrest, particularly in areas where EMS response may be delayed—often in rural parts of the county. The goal is to deploy a total of 214 AEDs across the county to help meet that four-minute target.

By delivering Avive AEDs to Weatherford police officers, Healing Hands Healthcare supports this critical initiative. Police officers often arrive at emergency scenes before EMS, and equipping them with AEDs means timely access to defibrillation, a response that can significantly improve outcomes in cardiac arrest situations. This approach aligns with the 4‑Minute Community model’s focus on bridging the gap between collapse and professional medical help.

Thank you to Summer Napier and Healing Hands Healthcare, and to the Weatherford Police Department for your partnership in strengthening emergency preparedness in our community.

08/20/2025

Join Our Team: EMS Education Coordinator Needed!

Parker County Hospital District (PCHD) is hiring an EMS Education Coordinator (Non-Exempt, reports to Director of EMS) to lead and facilitate high-quality EMS training programs. You’ll develop curriculum, teach courses on-site or off-site, mentor learners and instructors, oversee performance evaluations and records, and ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Requirements:
• Associate’s degree (Science, Education, Training, HR, or related)
• Current Texas EMT-Paramedic (EMTP) licensure
• Basic EMS Coordinator Certificate (within 1 year of hire)
• Minimum 3 years EMS + 2 years teaching experience

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree, instructor certifications (BLS, ACLS, PHTLS, AMLS, PALS), advanced coordinator, FP-C certification, 5+ years EMS experience

Interested? Apply now: https://www.pchdtx.gov/p/careers/ems-education-coordinator

08/20/2025

Citizens EMS Academy Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 8am-5pm. Must have background check and approved by September 7, 2025.

Sign up at:
https://www.pchdtx.gov/p/departments/pchd-ems/community-health-program/citizen-ems-academy

08/15/2025

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Spend a full day inside the action with Parker County Hospital District EMS—one of Texas’s most advanced EMS agencies! This hands-on, behind-the-scenes experience runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the PCHD EMS Training and Education Center in Weatherford.

Your Day Will Include:

🚨 Ride-along with critical care paramedics on real 911 calls

❤️ Hands-Only CPR & Stop the Bleed training

🎧 Listen to actual 911 call recordings

Limited to 15 participants – all applicants must pass a background check and be approved by September 7.

📍 Apply now to secure your spot:
https://www.pchdtx.gov/p/departments/pchd-ems/community-health-program/citizen-ems-academy

✨ Don’t miss this rare chance to gain real-world EMS insight and life-saving skills!

08/07/2025

July Telecommunications Report

Behind every emergency response is a composed, attentive voice guiding the process. In July, our committed Telecommunications team managed a total of 2,430 calls, providing timely and effective communications for every incident.

Breakdown of Call Volume:

• 9‑1‑1 Calls: 978
• Administrative Calls: 1,452
• Total Calls Handled: 2,430

Top Call Takers of the Month:

• Rayna Willis
• Jordan Williams
• Tyler Kennington

These team members—and the entire Communications unit—demonstrate exceptional professionalism and dedication in keeping Parker County safe. We are immensely proud of their critical role in emergency response every single day.

Thank you for your continued service and unwavering support!

08/07/2025

JULY: EMS REPORT

During July, the Parker County Hospital District EMS team continued their steadfast commitment to delivering prompt, high-quality emergency care throughout the county. Their dedication remains invaluable to the health and safety of our residents.

Total EMS Responses: 1,374

Patient Transports: 783

Against Medical Advice (AMA) Incidents: 312

Motor Vehicle Collisions: 127

Heat Exposure Cases: 8

Cardiac Arrest Cases: 10

Intubations in July: 9

Year-to-Date (YTD) Intubations: 157

First-Pass Intubation Success Rate: 95%

These figures underscore the unwavering professionalism and clinical expertise of our EMS crew. Each call presents an opportunity to make a lifesaving difference, and our team continues rising to the occasion with compassion and skill.

We extend heartfelt thanks to our dedicated EMS personnel for their extraordinary service—and to the entire Parker County community for their continued trust and support.

08/07/2025

🌟 Congratulations and Farewell, Amy Ellis! 🌟


We are honored to celebrate the retirement of Amy Ellis, a pillar of excellence in the Parker County Hospital District EMS Telecommunications team.


Amy’s passion, professionalism, and dedication have inspired everyone around her. In fact, she was recently recognized as the “911 Education Professional of the Year” during the North Central Texas 911 Awards Gala, highlighting her exceptional contributions to telecommunications training and response preparedness


Thank you, Amy, for your years of service and commitment. As you embark on this well-deserved new chapter, we wish you joy, relaxation, and many exciting adventures ahead.


Please join us in celebrating her legacy and wishing Amy a happy retirement!

08/05/2025

🎙️ New PCHD EMS Podcast Video: Confined Space, Unseen Threats

Join Medical Director Justin Northeim and Supervisor Jeff McNew as they team up with Battalion Chief Robert Lambert (ESD 1) and Chief David Chilcutt (Central FD) to unpack two real-world scenarios:

• A high-pressure confined space rescue

• A training emergency compounded by infectious disease exposure

Discover the operational insights, lessons learned, and how responders train to handle the unexpected.

📺 Watch now on our YouTube channel!
👍 Like, share, and leave your thoughts below.

What happens when confined space rescue meets infectious disease risk?In this episode of the PCHD EMS Podcast, Medical Director Justin Northeim and Superviso...

08/04/2025

🩸 Blood Drive Alert! 🩸
Join us Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 from 9 AM – 2 PM

Parker County Hospital District
750 E. Anderson
Weatherford, Texas 76086

Your donation could save a life. 💪❤️

08/01/2025

In this video shared by the Texas Division of Emergency Management shows state emergency responders in action, with PCHD EMS visible on the ground supporting relief efforts at approximately the 0:23 mark.

This past year, EMS teams from PCHD have been California, Florida, West Texas and Central Texas.

07/28/2025

🚑 Last Week with PCHD EMS 🚑

PCHD Paramedics had the privilege of hosting an Advanced Airway Management class for the skilled professionals at Mansfield Texas Fire Department this week!

This hands-on training covered critical airway techniques, including:

👉 Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)

👉 Delayed Sequence Intubation (DSI)

👉 Resuscitation Sequence Airway (RSA)

👉 Crash Airway Management

Crews practiced essential life-saving skills such as:

🔹 Endotracheal Intubation — using MFD’s UE Scope for enhanced visualization

🔹 Cricothyrotomy

🔹 SALAD (Suction-Assisted Laryngoscopy and Airway Decontamination)

Our PCHD Paramedics wrapped up the training with high-fidelity scenario-based simulations using the iSimulate system, allowing teams to apply their skills in dynamic, real-time critical care situations.

Always a pleasure to collaborate with Mansfield Fire as we continue raising the bar for prehospital care!