Austin‑Travis County EMS reports vacancies easing, expands Narcan distribution and plans ambulance automatic‑aid rollout

Jun 2, 2025

At the Public Safety Commission, Austin‑Travis County EMS reported progress on staffing, a large increase in Narcan distribution, new ambulance automatic‑aid planning with Williamson County and ESDs, upcoming academies, and remaining 2018 bond station projects.

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Wes Hopkins, chief of staff for Austin‑Travis County Emergency Medical Services, told the Austin Public Safety Commission that EMS staffing is improving but vacancies remain.

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