UT Health East Texas EMS

UT Health East Texas EMS UT Health East Texas EMS and AIR 1 are answering the call with life-saving emergency care. When seconds count, you can count on us.

UT Health EMS is one of the most progressive ambulance providers in the nation. UT Health EMS covers tens of thousands of square miles and serves many East Texas counties, offering the largest rural not-for-profit ambulance service in the state. Staffed by highly skilled and certified EMT, and paramedics, UT Health EMS offers a level of technology and training that’s truly “first in East Texas and

second to none.”

Our ambulances are leading-edge “mobile intensive care units,” that routinely bring the services of a hospital right to the scene of care. Gone are the days when the role of an ambulance was to simply provide fast transportation to a hospital; You can count on a UT Health EMS ground ambulance to begin lifesaving treatment upon arrival.

06/03/2026

When an emergency occurs, UT Health East Texas EMS and AIR 1 answer the call. With more than 50 ambulances, 3 active helicopters and 1 helicopter in reserve, covering an area nearly the size of Connecticut, emergency teams provide rapid access to excellent care.

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UT Health East Texas EMS recently received a heartfelt message from a young patient who was in severe pain and feeling o...
05/28/2026

UT Health East Texas EMS recently received a heartfelt message from a young patient who was in severe pain and feeling overwhelmed. What made the biggest difference that night wasn’t just medical care — it was compassion.

Paramedic Wade Spade and EMT Shaun Mosley helped calm the patient with breathing techniques, reassurance, humor and distraction during the most stressful moments. By the time they reached the hospital, the patient’s fear had turned into laughter and confidence.

This patient shared that Wade was “one of the kindest people I’ve ever met in the medical field” and wanted both crew members recognized for their exceptional care.

We couldn’t agree more. Thank you, Wade and Shaun, for showing what true patient-centered care looks like.

UT Health East Texas EMS Vehicle Support Technician Rachel England took this amazing sunrise photo as she prepared our f...
05/27/2026

UT Health East Texas EMS Vehicle Support Technician Rachel England took this amazing sunrise photo as she prepared our fleet of ambulances to Answer the Call across East Texas. We extend our sincere gratitude to our teams who work behind the scenes to prepare and maintain our ambulances every day. Their dedication ensures our units are clean, stocked, safe and ready to respond at a moment’s notice. Because of their hard work and attention to detail, our crews can focus on what matters most — providing exceptional care to our patients and their families.

UT Health East Texas EMS is committed to providing our team members with the highest level of training and education. Ou...
05/26/2026

UT Health East Texas EMS is committed to providing our team members with the highest level of training and education. Our ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) classes ensure our team stays current with the latest life-saving techniques and protocols. From advanced airway management to cardiac rhythm recognition and team-based resuscitation, these courses help strengthen the skills our providers rely on every day in the field.

UT Health East Texas was proud to showcase our new ECMO/critical care transport unit at the Henderson Area Chamber of Co...
05/22/2026

UT Health East Texas was proud to showcase our new ECMO/critical care transport unit at the Henderson Area Chamber of Commerce Mid-Morning Coffee Break, hosted by the Henderson Lions Club.

This state-of-the-art unit reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering the highest level of specialized, life-saving care across the communities we serve. It was a great opportunity to connect with local business leaders and share how UT Health East Texas EMS is advancing emergency and critical care medicine throughout our region. A special thank you to the Henderson Area Chamber of Commerce and the Henderson Lions Club for the warm welcome and for fostering meaningful community connections. We’re honored to serve the City of Henderson and beyond!

UT Health East Texas EMS loved being part of Bell Elementary’s Career Day! Paramedic Mykal Gomes and EMT James Clark had...
05/21/2026

UT Health East Texas EMS loved being part of Bell Elementary’s Career Day! Paramedic Mykal Gomes and EMT James Clark had a great time showing students what it means to Answer the Call as EMS caregivers. From learning when to call 911 to getting a hands-on look at the tools, teamwork and lifesaving skills used in the field, students got an inside look at the world of emergency medical services. We hope we helped spark a little curiosity — and maybe even inspired a few future first responders! Thank you to Bell Elementary for inviting us. Opportunities like this make what we do even more rewarding!

Strong partnerships build stronger communities. UT Health East Texas EMS is proud to work alongside the Whitehouse Volun...
05/21/2026

Strong partnerships build stronger communities. UT Health East Texas EMS is proud to work alongside the Whitehouse Volunteer Fire Department, providing training and protocol updates to keep teams prepared for every call. With support from Les Crawley from our clinical education team, these dedicated first responders continue to grow and deliver exceptional care. Thank you to Whitehouse VFD for your commitment to learning, growth and serving your community. Together, we’re Answering the Call for the Whitehouse community.

Learning to save a life starts with education. Participants in the Athens Citizens Public Safety Academy II spent time w...
05/21/2026

Learning to save a life starts with education. Participants in the Athens Citizens Public Safety Academy II spent time with UT Health East Texas EMS, gaining hands-on experience with CPR, AEDs, Stop the Bleed and emergency response training. Their commitment to learning helps make our community safer and stronger. Thank you to everyone who took part — and to Regional Director Todd Loper for leading this impactful training.

UT Health East Texas team members recently participated in several car seat check-up events across the region, helping f...
05/19/2026

UT Health East Texas team members recently participated in several car seat check-up events across the region, helping families ensure proper child passenger safety. More than 100 car seats were inspected and adjusted, meaning just as many children are now riding more safely on our roads. This is how we care for our communities — one family at a time.

"I wanted to be part of a program that sets a high standard and holds its people to it. UT Health East Texas AIR 1 has a...
05/18/2026

"I wanted to be part of a program that sets a high standard and holds its people to it. UT Health East Texas AIR 1 has a reputation for clinical excellence, strong teamwork and doing things the right way — even when it’s hard. Being surrounded by that kind of culture pushes you to be better every day.

It’s an honor to be part of a program celebrating its 40th anniversary. That represents a lot of lives touched, a lot of hard work and a lot of people who built this program into what it is today. Being a small part of that legacy is something for which I’m extremely grateful."

— Russell Foster, RN, CFRN, EMT-P, QA/QI Coordinator

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