Port Aransas Medical Services

09/02/2026

Join Our Team – Now Hiring EMTs!

The Kerrville Fire Department is seeking dedicated, compassionate, and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are ready to serve your community and build a rewarding career in emergency medical services, we want to hear from you.

08/11/2026

🚨 CRITICAL NEED FOR TYPE O- BLOOD 🚨

Our community is in critical need of O Negative blood donors. ⚠️ Hospital patients are depending on us and we urgently need eligible donors to step up and donate.

If you are O-, please donate as soon as possible.🅾️Find a donation location here: bit.ly/DonateBloodAug3Thru15

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07/17/2026

The Texas Emergency Medical Task Force remains actively engaged in supporting flood response operations across the Texas Hill Country and Southwest Texas.

TX EMTF personnel continue providing emergency medical care, evacuation support, and responder assistance where Texans need it most.

We are proud to stand alongside our local and state partners in support of our communities.

07/17/2026

🚨 TX EMTF Activated for Southwest Texas & Hill Country Flood Response
At the request of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force has activated in support of ongoing flooding response operations across Southwest Texas and the Hill Country.

EMTF personnel from across Texas are providing emergency medical care, evacuation support, and deployable medical resources in support of communities impacted by flooding. Over 200 personnel from more than 60 agencies across Texas are participating in this EMTF activation.

We're honored to serve alongside our partners from the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas A&M Task Force 1, Texas Military Department, local emergency responders, healthcare partners, and countless volunteers working together to protect lives and support Texans during this response.

Please continue to follow guidance from local officials, avoid flooded roadways, and never drive through high water.

07/16/2026

Way to go Joe!!!! 🫡 On behalf of our EMS Education program, we want to recognize Joe Torres for taking down the Advanced EMT National Registry Exam on the very first attempt💥 Joe graduated from our 2026 Spring AEMT program just a few weeks ago and wasted no time accomplishing the goal he set out for in March. Joe is a great person, was a model student, and is an invaluable member with our friends at Port Aransas EMS! We’re excited to see him go from a BLS provider to an ALS clinician for the citizens of their community…congrats Joe, YOU 🫵🏼 worked hard and DESERVE this!! 👏 👏 🎯

#𝑮𝒐𝒅𝑰𝒔𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅𝑨𝒍𝒍𝑻𝒉𝒆𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆

07/15/2026

We would like to congratulate former 2026 Advanced EMT Course graduate Jeremy Wescott for making light work of the National Registry Exam on his very first attempt🎯!! Jeremy was a model student in our program, remaining dedicated to this goal the entire time. He has done a lot of good in his young career, recently having been hired with Aransas Pass Fire Department. Along the way to APFD, he’s been able to contribute to both Tri-County EMS and Port Aransas EMS, where he currently remains active on their roster! We wish Jeremy the best in his career and know he will continue growing in all he does! Enjoy what you’ve done, Jeremy! 👏

07/15/2026

We would like to congratulate former Advanced EMT Course student Shelby Wright for successfully passing the National Registry Exam on her very first attempt🎉! Shelby completed our 2026 Spring AEMT course as Valedictorian of her class, staying atop of a talented bunch the entire time! Shelby is part of a strong Port Aransas EMS team and will now be able to continue contributing to their organization and community as an ALS provider! We wish Shelby the best in her young career and hope that she takes time to enjoy this remarkable achievement! ✅

07/14/2026

07/13/2026

Still time to get your tickets.

🚨❤️ Support the CBRAC Regional Whole Blood Program & Win Big! ❤️🚨
The Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council (CBRAC) is excited to announce our Whole Blood Program Benefit Raffle!
Every ticket purchased helps support regional efforts to expand access to life-saving low-titer O whole blood across the Coastal Bend. This program helps ensure patients experiencing traumatic injuries, severe bleeding, obstetric emergencies, and other forms of hemorrhagic shock have access to the blood products they need when seconds matter.
🎟 Amazing prizes include:
🎮 PlayStation 5
📺 65" 4K Smart TV
🌿 Battery-Powered Lawn Equipment Package
💉 Precision Medical Aesthetics Treatment Packages
🚁 HALO-Flight Guardian Plan Package
🧊 YETI Gift Basket & More!
📅 Drawing Ends: July 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
💻 Purchase tickets by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting the Givebutter page.
Every ticket sold helps strengthen emergency care across our region and supports the continued growth of the CBRAC Whole Blood Program.
❤️ Thank you to our generous sponsors and community partners for helping make this fundraiser possible.
https://givebutter.com/w4IMcH

07/13/2026

You do not have to wear a badge to save a life!

We proudly kicked off the Annual Boots vs Badges Blood Drive Competition today! Our local firefighters and police officers are going the extra mile to save lives in our community. They are asking you all to stand with them and donate the gift of life too!

Our Corpus Christi Firefighters and Paramedics are hosting a special Boots vs Badges Blood Drive on Friday, July 24, 2026 from 9 am to 12 pm at La Palmera Mall. Come on out to see us and donate!

VOTE BOOTS for our firefighters!