San Marcos Hays County EMS

05/27/2026

Thank you all for a wonderful and supportive National EMS Week 2026 last week!

05/21/2026

So thankful we can support other communities! Thank you to our crews for their dedication!!! Be safe!

EMTF7 partners are putting in some strong work supporting fellow Texans in the Panhandle. Our All hazards package is composed of partners from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Travis County ESD #1 Buda Fire DepartmentSan Marcos Hays County EMS and Caldwell County ESD No. 5 photo credit to Cmdr Holly Craghead of ATCEMS

05/19/2026

During National EMS Week, we’re recognizing the paramedics and EMTs who show up on people’s worst days, ready to help at a moment’s notice.

You can help them help you.

The San Marcos Patient Information Form gives first responders quick access to critical information like:

• Medications
• Allergies
• Medical history
• Emergency contacts

In an emergency, you may not be able to communicate clearly. Having this form completed and easy to find can save valuable time and help EMS provide faster, safer care.

We encourage everyone to:

✔ Download the form
✔ Fill it out completely
✔ Keep it updated
✔ Place it on your refrigerator or save it on your phone

First responders are trained to check the refrigerator for emergency medical information.

This simple step can make a big difference for you, your family, and the emergency crews responding to help.

Download the Patient Information here: https://sanmarcostx.gov/4711/Patient-Information-Form

05/17/2026

This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate the dedicated EMS professionals who answer the call every day with courage, compassion, and commitment.

From lifesaving emergency responses to providing comfort during life’s most critical moments, our EMTs and Paramedics serve our communities with unwavering strength and heart.

Thank you for your sacrifice, your resilience, and the countless lives you impact each and every day.
Your service does not go unnoticed.
Your dedication inspires us all.

Happy National EMS Week 2026 🚑!

05/15/2026

Today, Paramedic Colonna and EMT Snead were presented by the San Marcos Hays County EMS Clinical Department and Medical Director Dr. Remick the Lifesaving Award for exceptional and professional effort during a cardiac arrest, resulting in the preservation of quality of life. Your dedication to the preservation of life is to be commended.

04/18/2026

Words can't express how proud we are of our team! Today we had 8 members participate in the 8th annual Officer Ken Copeland challenge.

Officer Ken Copeland made the ultimate sacrifice on December 4, 2017. Every year we honor him with this challenge.

Today we also Honor Officer Justin Putnam for his ultimate sacrifice on April 18, 2000

Order of events:

*Note first listed calories and weights are for males, second is for females.

800m run
30/20 calories assault bike
12 tire flips (smaller tires for females)
3:00 dead hang on pull up bar (time stops every-time competitor lets go)
75 burpees
75 box step ups (24 inch box male, 20 inch box female)
40 shoulder to overhead press 95/75 pounds
200 yard strongman sandbag run (100 male, 60 female)
75/55 KB shuffle (20KB suitcase deadlifts, farmers carry 20 yards, 25/15 push ups, farmers carry back 20 yards, 20 KB suitcase deadlifts)
1600/1400m row
Hose sled pull 100/75 lbs
800m run

04/11/2026

2026 Stars of Texas Gala hosted by Christus Santa Rosa San Marcos Foundation!

02/15/2026

Happy Valentine's day 💕💗 from everyone at San Marcos Hays Co EMS.

02/13/2026

Dr. Smith and Clinical Battalion Chief Cole Conger donated BVMs to the IDEA school in Kyle for their Nursing Program. They had the opportunity to give a couple of their students some pointers on airway management.

02/11/2026

Paramedics Josh Avery and Kayden Nichols are the first recipients of our new Clinical Excellence Award! Their actions resulted in a cardiac arrest patient walking out of the hospital with no deficits.

The Clinical Excellence Award recognizes San Marcos Hays County EMS providers who demonstrate exceptional clinical judgment, adherence to protocols, and actions that result in a meaningful positive impact on patient outcome. The award supports a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement.