Parker County Hospital District EMS

02/10/2026

🚑 PCHD EMS & Communications – January Monthly Stats 📊
Our teams were hard at work serving Parker County throughout January. Here’s a look at the month’s activity:

PCHD EMS

1,447 Total Calls
974 Transports
328 Against Medical Advice
13 Cardiac Arrests
137 Motor Vehicle Collisions
23 Total Intubations YTD
87% First Pass Success Rate
23 January Intubations

📞 Communications

1,128 9-1-1 Calls
924 Administrative Calls

👏 Top Call Takers

Alaira St Clair
Jayden Blevins
Kaitlyn Johnson

Thank you to our EMS crews and communications team for their dedication and service to our community.

National Emergency Number Association Answering Standard:
99.56% of 9-1-1 answered within 15 seconds
100% of 9-1-1 calls must be answered within 20 seconds

02/09/2026

Legal Preparedness & Family Planning
Power of Attorney Is Not Automatic

Many families assume they can make medical or financial decisions during a crisis—but without the right Power of Attorney (POA), that authority isn’t guaranteed.

💡 What to Know:

• Medical and Financial POA are not the same.

• POA must be completed before an emergency.

• Legal planning protects your wishes and reduces family stress.

🗣️ Take Action:
Start the conversation early. Talk with your loved ones and make sure your documents are in place.

02/06/2026

Recently, we had the privilege of celebrating something truly extraordinary, the gift of a second chance.

On August 2, 2025, Michael Douglas suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to the quick actions of dispatcher Keith Searl, the fast and skilled response of Paramedics Brandon Love and Rick Smalley, the support of Brock/Dennis Fire personnel, and the involvement of a CPR trained community responder, Michael is here with us today.

Within minutes of care beginning, Michael achieved Return of Spontaneous Circulation, and he even began speaking to the team. This was a moment no one on scene will forget.

Our Medical Directors, Dr. Justin Northeim and Dr. Skipper Bertrand, along with the Parker County Hospital District Administration and Board, continue to strengthen a system built on readiness, training, and community partnership.

Most importantly, we celebrated Michael Douglas. His recovery is a powerful reminder that cardiac arrest is survivable, that training saves lives, and that a community working together can create remarkable outcomes.

Thank you to every person who played a role in this incredible event. Today, we celebrate life. 💙🚑

02/05/2026

February is Heart Health Awareness Month! ❤️

This month, we are encouraging everyone to take small steps that can make a big difference. Stay active, choose heart-healthy foods, manage stress, and schedule routine checkups.

Your heart works hard for you every day. Let’s make heart health a priority throughout the year.

02/04/2026

🚑 🚁 Exciting News for Our Community!

Our PCHD EMS Springtown station has officially completed its new helipad, and this addition will play a vital role in enhancing emergency care for the Springtown area.

Having an on-site helipad allows our EMS crews to transfer critical patients to specialized hospitals faster and more efficiently, especially in time‑sensitive situations such as trauma, cardiac events, and stroke. It also improves coordination with air medical teams, reduces transport delays, and ensures our residents receive the highest level of care when every second counts.

We're proud to continue strengthening the emergency services available to our community.

02/03/2026

🚑 We are honored to have been featured by CBS Texas for our work in training the next generation of EMTs right here in Parker County.

As the need for EMTs continues to grow, we’re proud to partner with local high schools to give students hands-on, real-world training that prepares them for a career of service in our community.

Thank you, CBS Texas, for highlighting this important program and the amazing students who are stepping up to make a difference.

🎥 Watch the full story here:
https://youtu.be/U0-cnHQsG_4?si=KgvfVeXn-Pvto2fH

Post-COVID, Parker County saw many EMTs leave the field. So, officials thought, why not train their own? For two class periods, senior high school students l...

02/02/2026

Fatality Fire Press Release

01/20/2026

⚠️ Winter Weather Preparation Reminder ⚠️

Our Community Health Paramedic team would like to remind you all that an ice storm is expected in the next few days, and we want our community to be prepared.

If you use propane for heat, please make sure your tanks or bottles are filled TODAY. Supplies may become limited once the storm arrives.

If you rely on space heaters or alternative heat sources, we strongly encourage you to purchase them today as local stores are already starting to run out.

Other important items to consider picking up now:

✅ Extra blankets and warm clothing

✅ Batteries (all sizes)

✅ Flashlights or lanterns

✅ Portable phone chargers / power banks

✅ Extension cords rated for heaters

✅ Carbon monoxide detectors (especially if using propane, generators, or fireplaces)

✅ Fireplace wood, matches, or lighters

✅ Generator fuel (if applicable)

Please plan ahead, check on elderly neighbors or family members, and stay weather-aware as conditions develop.
Your safety is our priority. Stay warm and stay prepared. 💙

01/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our most recent Citizens EMS Academy hosted by Parker County Hospital District EMS! 🚑

From hands-on CPR and Stop the Bleed training to behind-the-scenes tours of our departments, participants enjoyed a full day of learning and engagement while gaining a better understanding of EMS operations. We are grateful for our dedicated EMS professionals, instructors, and community members who helped make this event a success.

Be on the lookout for details about our next Citizens EMS Academy coming soon!

01/14/2026

Please join us in congratulating Alaira St. Clair on an outstanding professional achievement!

Alaira, a dedicated PCHD Telecommunicator, has recently earned her EMT certification. Over the past four months, she balanced her vital role in the PCHD EMS Communications Center while attending classes and successfully passing her national accreditation exam to become an Emergency Medical Technician.

Alaira plans to continue her education by pursuing her Paramedic certification, with the goal of transitioning from communications to serving as a field paramedic with our department.

This accomplishment reflects tremendous dedication, determination, and commitment to serving our community. We are incredibly proud of Alaira and look forward to watching her continued growth within PCHD EMS. 👏🚑

01/12/2026

01/09/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the students of Springtown Middle School for the thoughtful Christmas cards shared with Parker County Hospital District EMS. Your kind words and creativity brought smiles to our crews and reminded us how meaningful community support truly is. Thank you for helping make the season a little brighter for our first responders. 🎄🚑