Harris County Emergency Corps

HCEC is pleased to announce that Joshua Carrico, Summer Cooper, and Kyle Higginbotham have completed the HCEC In-Charge Academy, earning their In-Charge Paramedic credential. Congratulations to each of you on this outstanding accomplishment. Your dedication and effort have truly paid off, and we are proud to have you as part of our team. Well done! #hcec911

Are you an EMT-B or Advanced EMT enrolled in Paramedic school? Ready to take your career to the next level? HCEC is hiring for our Peak Trucks! 12-hour shifts, 10 am - 10 pm Available every day of the week Why Join Us? ✨ Gain valuable experience and advance your skills ✨ Work with a dedicated team of professionals ✨ Make a real difference in our community Apply @ https://lnkd.in/gkWWrynR? #hcec911

Since #HurricaneBeryl impacted Harris County and the surrounding area on the morning of Monday, July 8th, HCEC and ESD #1 have witnessed record call volume with a significant impact on all aspects of our operations. Through the events of this past week, our Communications Center, Field Operations, Clinical Services Division, Maintenance and Infrastructure Support team, Logistics support, and Administration Support personnel remained on task and made certain that your 9-1-1 calls were answered. Through the state's activation of the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force 1, our service area received tremendous support from outside EMS agencies to alleviate the pressure the local EMS agencies were facing. We thank all of our neighboring First Responder Agencies and partners for their service this past week with a special “Thank you” to Scurry County EMS, Mitchell County Hospital District, Denton County Emergency Services District-1, Seminole Emergency Medical Service, Medical Jets International, LLC, Parker County Hospital District EMS, Richardson Fire Department, Dallas Fire-Rescue, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, City of Littlefield EMS, Covenant Health Ambulance Service, and Childress Regional Medical Center EMS. Our introduction to the men and women of these agencies was brought about because of a natural disaster; however, we had the extreme pleasure of working alongside a group of dedicated and professional medics. We truly cannot express enough to you the thanks we have for the help you all provided to us and the community this past week. While we are still amid the impact of the storm, with several of our staff and neighbors without electricity or running water—HCEC remains operational in support of the EMS needs of our service area. At the time of this post, our 9-1-1 Communications Center is still operating on a backup generator, awaiting our utilities to be fully restored; however, the commitment we have to the community of Harris County ESD1 is unwavering. #hcec911

American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition is a program designed to highlight prehospital agencies nationwide for their excellence in heart attack and stroke care. Launched in 2014, the Mission: Lifeline EMS recognition program continues to honor the achievements of prehospital providers and their collaboration with each other and hospitals to improve patient care. HCEC is proud to have achieved Gold status with the Target: Heart Attack Honor Roll designation for 2024, highlighting our exceptional commitment to these standards. Congratulations to the HCEC team for their outstanding life-saving work for our community! #hcec911 #missionlifeline

EMS Week 2024: "Honoring our Past, Forging our Future" We reflect on our rich history this EMS Week and look forward to an even brighter future. Since its founding in 1927, Harris County Emergency Corps (HCEC) has been committed to providing the highest quality pre-hospital care. As the first First Responder Organization in Texas, chartered on February 3, 1933, we have been at the forefront of emergency medical services, responding to significant events like the New London School Explosion in 1937 and the Texas City disaster in 1947. Throughout the decades, HCEC has grown and adapted, expanding our fleet in the 1960s and relocating our headquarters to North Harris County in 1971. In 1991, citizens in the area voted to form Harris County Emergency Services District #1. In 2010, the ESD Board of Commissioners reestablished HCEC as a private, not-for-profit corporation, and HCEC assumed operations on June 1, 2011. Today, HCEC proudly operates nine full-time mobile intensive care units, an ACE Accredited Communications Center, a community health paramedic program, and outreach education programs. We honor our past by continuing the mission envisioned by our founding members and forge our future by setting new standards in EMS. Join us in celebrating EMS Week as we honor our legacy and embrace the future of emergency medical services! #EMSWeek2024 #HCEC911

HCEC is excited to announce the promotion of Ryan Wogan to 9-1-1 Field Supervisor. Since joining HCEC in 2014, Ryan has built a decade of experience within the organization. He began as a Special Event Medic and rapidly advanced to the role of a 9-1-1 Attendant. Ryan has excelled as an In-Charge Paramedic and Field Training Officer throughout his tenure. Beyond his 9-1-1 commitments, Ryan has significantly contributed as the videographer, editor, and producer of the Clinical Education videos on HCEC’s YouTube Channel. Please join us in celebrating Ryan's well-earned promotion! Congratulations, Ryan! #hcec911

Looking for a career in EMS? Join us for our 2nd Annual Open House! HCEC is thrilled to invite Certified EMS Professionals seeking employment opportunities with us to visit our headquarters. Event Details: • Date: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 • Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM • Location: HCEC headquarters at 2800 Aldine Bender Rd., Houston, TX 77032 What to Expect: • Apply On-Site: Submit your employment application directly at the event or pre-apply at www.hcec.com/careers • Immediate Interviews: Engage in interviews with our Field Staff and Supervisors. • Facility Tours and Department Introductions: Explore our facilities and learn about departmental roles. • Meet Our Team: Connect with our team members and hear firsthand about their experiences and growth at HCEC. • Employee Benefits Showcase: Discover the comprehensive benefits and perks available to our team members. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our dynamic team. We look forward to meeting you! See you there! #hcec911 #openhousehcec911

Happy Administrative Professionals' Day! We celebrate today the remarkable contributions of our administrative professionals. Their vital role within HCEC includes managing schedules and staff, payroll processing, finances, credentialing, logistics, infrastructure support, and so much more. Their responsibilities are crucial to our daily operations, and the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team of professionals are key to HCEC's success. Thank you for all you do! #administrativeprofessionalsday #hcec911

🐎Saddle up, partners! 🤠 It's Public Safety Telecommunications Week, and here at HCEC, we're tipping our hats to our incredible Communication Center staff with a nod to the Wild West! From the moment you dial 9-1-1, our dedicated call takers and dispatchers ride into action, round-the-clock, every day of the year, answering your call with grit and determination. So, let's rustle up some appreciation for these unsung heroes! Their efforts don't just aid our service, but the agencies we dispatch for and the community we serve. Tip your hat to the voices at the end of the 9-1-1 call this week, partners! #PublicSafetyTelecommunicationsWeek #HCEC911

During yesterday's 2024 Harris County Sheriff's Office Commendation Ceremony, HCEC staff, alongside Eastex Fire Department - Harris County ESD No. 10, were recognized for their quick response and life-saving actions when called to respond to a fallen officer. In August 2023, Deputy Anderson was shot during a traffic stop. The actions by HCEC Communication Center staff Katherine Gaitan and Jessica Parks were exceptional in expediting the resources necessary for this crucial call. In-charge Paramedics Hiram Castro, Eric Montelongo, and Field Supervisor Jennifer Pagel provided the medical attention and advanced life-support-saving measures that Deputy Anderson needed. Seeing all these fantastic individuals reunite with Deputy Anderson on stage at tonight's ceremony was great. Thank you, HCSO, for recognizing these men and women for their hard work and dedication to the people of our community. We are so proud of you all!