Walker County EMS

10/05/2026

Walker County EMS September Review.

10/03/2026

Our crews had a great time providing coverage for Fair on the Square today!

Of course, a couple of us, including Chief Parker, had to try the Hang to Win challenge. Definitely just for fun and not because there was $100 on the line… Unfortunately, none of us walked away with the cash.

District Chief Yoes also made sure to take some time out of her busy schedule to handle the important stuff: petting goats. 🐐

All around, it was a great day getting out in the community and spending some time with everyone at the fair. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and said hello!

09/28/2026

Our thoughts are with our friends and colleagues in the Houston Fire Department as they mourn the loss of Dr. Persse.

Dr. Persse had a huge impact on the EMS community and he will be greatly missed.

09/28/2026

When someone experiences cardiac arrest, every second matters. CPR, early defibrillation, and advanced resuscitation efforts all work toward one of the first major goals in cardiac arrest care: Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC), the return of a sustained pulse and effective blood flow.

Between June 1 and September 1, 2026, Walker County EMS responded to 37 cardiac arrests, with ROSC achieved in 20 patients, resulting in a 54% pre-hospital ROSC rate. For comparison, the 2025 CARES national ROSC rate was 22.7%.

It is important for the public to understand that ROSC is an important first step, but it is not the same as survival. Regaining a pulse does not guarantee that a patient will survive to leave the hospital or recover without lasting complications. After ROSC, patients often remain critically ill and require continued emergency and hospital care.

Public knowledge of CPR is a critical part of improving cardiac arrest survival. Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, and bystanders are often the first people in a position to help. Early recognition of cardiac arrest, immediately calling 911, beginning high-quality CPR, and using an AED when available can help maintain blood flow to the brain and other vital organs until EMS arrives. The earlier these lifesaving actions begin, the greater the opportunity for successful resuscitation and survival.

Cardiac arrest survival starts before the ambulance arrives. Early recognition, early CPR, early defibrillation, advanced EMS care, and continued hospital treatment all work together to give patients the best possible chance at survival.

09/20/2026

Our thoughts are with our neighbors at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office as they mourn the loss of Detention Officer Anon Hoffman.

We extend our deepest condolences to the Hoffman family, his friends, coworkers, and everyone at MCSO during this difficult time.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is heartbroken by the loss of Detention Officer Anon Hoffman.

Detention Officer Hoffman, 21, passed away today following a motorcycle accident in Austin County, TX. He had proudly served the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for the past two years, a role he truly loved.

Anon was deeply loved by his shift mates, friends, and colleagues throughout MCSO. His absence will be felt profoundly across our agency.

Anon’s father serves as a Sergeant with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and his mother works in our Central Jail Records Division. They are not only members of the Hoffman family, but cherished members of our MCSO family as well.

Our hearts are heavy as we grieve alongside them. Please join us in keeping the Hoffman family, Anon’s loved ones, and all those who worked beside him in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

09/13/2026

It was great seeing the community come out for Sam Houston’s first home football game in their new stadium!

The Bearkats may not have walked away with the win tonight, but it was still a great night of football and an exciting start to a new chapter for Sam Houston Athletics.

With football season underway and the Texas heat still hanging around, remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated before, during, and after the game. Don’t wait until you feel thirsty to start drinking water.

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and Eat ’Em Up Kats! 🧡💙🏈

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the first responders, healthcare professionals, service members, and ordinary citizens who stepped forward in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Twenty-five years later, the bravery, sacrifice, and unity shown that day continue to hold a special meaning throughout the EMS, fire and public safety community.

We remember the fallen. We honor those who answered the call. We will never forget.

09/10/2026

WCEMS August Review.

09/02/2026

We’d like to recognize John Anderson, EMT-P, and Chris Ramirez, EMT, who recently received Clinical Excellence Awards.

In August, John and Chris responded to a call and quickly recognized that the patient was experiencing a STEMI, a severe type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart. The patient then went into cardiac arrest, meaning their heart stopped effectively pumping and they lost a pulse. Through rapid intervention, John and Chris successfully obtained ROSC, or return of spontaneous circulation, meaning the patient’s pulse returned.

The patient later received a cardiac stent and was discharged from the hospital just two days later with no neurological deficits.

Congratulations to John and Chris on this well-deserved recognition and for the outstanding care they provided to this patient.

08/31/2026