City of Paris EMS

City of Paris EMS Official page for The City of Paris Emergency Medical Service The Paris EMS station was located in the southwest portion of the current police station.
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Beginning of Paris EMS
On September 1, 1979, the City of Paris began providing emergency and non-emergency ambulance service to the citizens of Paris and Lamar County. Prior to 1979, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Paris and Lamar County had been provided by funeral homes, a private service, and by a hospital. This area was being used for storage and required remodeling for occupation. The rem

odel was assisted by off-duty EMS personnel who created an office, kitchen, bedrooms, storeroom, and bathrooms. Telephone requests for ambulance service were received and dispatched by the EMS shift supervisor at this time. Improving Patient Care Levels
Two Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances were staffed 24 hours a day with one of the two attendants being a certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B). Personnel were on duty an average of 84 hours per week. This was before mandatory overtime rules were in effect. In 1981 staff training was improved to allow two EMT-Bs on each ambulance. The average hours of work per week was also lowered to 72 hours by utilizing set shifts. The level of care was increased to Advanced Life Support (ALS) in 1982, with the use of EMT-Intermediates. At that time the EMT-I was known as EMT-Special Skills. Crews were allowed to start IVs and intubate (placing a breathing tube into the patient’s lungs). The first EMS Medical Director, Dr. Ed McCullough, authorized the utilization of these new skills in November 1982. Throughout 1983 and 1984, EMS staff was attending paramedic school with the goal of improving the level of patient care to Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU). This goal and several other changes occurred in September 1984. EMS crews were now working an average of 56 hours per week. All EMS dispatching responsibilities were transferred to the Dispatch Division of the Paris Police Department.

05/22/2026

As EMS Week 2026 comes to a close- we want to say thank you to everyone who showed their support and appreciation this week. Here are a few pictures of our EMS week activities!!

05/20/2026

A little EMS Week fun!!

EMS week celebration at our Eastside EMS station this evening. Special thanks to Credit Union of Texas for serving burge...
05/20/2026

EMS week celebration at our Eastside EMS station this evening. Special thanks to Credit Union of Texas for serving burgers to our crews tonight!!

🚑 Happy EMS Week! 🚑This week is all about celebrating the amazing EMTs and Paramedics who show up for our community ever...
05/19/2026

🚑 Happy EMS Week! 🚑

This week is all about celebrating the amazing EMTs and Paramedics who show up for our community every single day. Whether it’s 2 in the afternoon or 2 in the morning, they’re out there doing the tough work with compassion, skill, and a whole lot of heart.

To our crews—thank you. We see your dedication, your long hours, and the sacrifices you make, and we appreciate you more than you know.

If you run into an EMS professional this week, give them a shout-out or a simple “thanks.” It goes a long way. ❤️

05/17/2026
Great job Sara!!
05/14/2026

Great job Sara!!

Sara Parsons has achieved success in her Medical Director interview and scenarios; we kindly request your assistance in congratulating her and Field Training Officer Lauren Dollins. City of Paris EMS City of Paris-Municipality

We had a great time at Kids Safe Saturday this past weekend!Lots of safety—and lots of hot dogs. 🛑🌭Thank you to everyone...
05/05/2026

We had a great time at Kids Safe Saturday this past weekend!
Lots of safety—and lots of hot dogs. 🛑🌭

Thank you to everyone who came out, and a special thanks to all who volunteered and make this event possible each year. Paris EMS is proud to be a part of this community!
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05/02/2026

Things are ramping up at Kids Safe Saturday!!! Come out to Love Civic Center for hotdogs and a great time!!!

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1444 N. Main Street
Paris, TX
75460

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+19037849229

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