Support Our Austin EMS Heroes

Your support is critically important. Your donation, in any amount, will positively impact the lives of Austin and Travis County medics and their families, as well as our community at large. Our programs adapt to the present and future needs of our first responders. Because of you, we can provide support where it is needed most, including critical funding for Emergency Relief, Education, and Community Programs.

Mission Statement

The Austin EMS Relief Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care and supporting the wellbeing of Austin-Travis County medics by providing:

1. Emergency Relief and Mental Health Services for medics and their families in the event of death, injury, illness or hardship

2. Education, training, and essential equipment including Student scholarships for Explorer Post 247, EMT Basic Training, Critical Care Paramedic Certification, Flight Paramedic Certification, and Cadaver Lab Training

3. Community programs in order to educate and better serve the citizens and visitors of Austin including Stop the Bleed training and kits to local downtown business and prescription medication and other basic need supplies to individuals experiencing homelessness

Our Programs

Emergency Relief for Medics and Their Families Your donation will support those Austin-Travis County medics and their families who have been affected by a recent emergency. Medics who have recently experienced trauma, illness, injury, or loss during their time of urgent need can apply for assistance to help pay medical bills and other unexpected expenses. 

Advanced Training and Education Your donation will support training scholarships for Austin-Travis County medics seeking continuing medical education, ensuring that our region’s first responders are among the most highly trained and have the best educational resources possible including scholarships for Critical Care Paramedic Certification, Flight Paramedic Certification, and cadaver lab training. Educational programs for youth include Longhorn EMS First Aid Room and Explorer Post 247 Student Scholarships.

Essential Equipment Fund Your donation will provide Austin-Travis County medics with the tools they need to respond to life-threatening medical emergencies and allow for the purchase of critical patient care and training equipment that will improve the quality of care—and help save more lives. In 2024 we are working to provide Stop the Bleed kits and training to local businesses in Austin. 

Emergency Medication for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness This program reimburses those Austin-Travis County medics and Community Health Paramedics who routinely purchase small dollar prescription medications, public transportation, and other basic needs items out of pocket to help our most vulnerable populations. So far, we have helped over 500 patients by covering the cost of psych meds, insulin, antibiotics, wound care, and more. 

Mental Health Services for Medics Our newest program is currently raising funds to be able to provide facilitated support groups to prevent the worsening of issues related to mental health and enable each participant to share their experiences and support their peers. Our medics have expressed experiencing the following after dedicated mental health sessions 1) 50 to 75% reduction in anxiety 2) Better Sleep 3) Humor, laughing, smiles, grace, empathy 4) Reduction in drinking alcohol 5) Greater emotional resilience. This is something we would like to be able to offer on an ongoing basis. 

The Austin EMS Relief Fund is operated by the Austin EMS Association. Should you prefer to make a donation by check, please mail to:

Austin EMS Association

ATTN: Relief Fund

310 Comal St, Bldg A

Suite 200 #239

Austin TX 78702