TSTC EMS

What an exciting weekend for our EMS program! Both our Abilene and Brownwood EMT cohorts officially began their clinical rotations, marking a major milestone in their journey to becoming EMS professionals.

After weeks of hard work, studying, and skills training, our students are now taking their first steps into the emergency department and the field, gaining invaluable real-world experience alongside dedicated healthcare and EMS professionals.

We can’t wait to watch them grow in confidence and skill throughout their clinical experience!

Please join us in congratulating these future EMTs as they begin this exciting chapter of their training!

Please help us welcome our Abilene paramedic cohort as they begin their first clinical rotations this semester after successfully completing clinical orientation!

This is a major milestone in their second semester of paramedic school, and we are excited to see them continue developing into future EMS professionals.

We humbly ask for prayers for the family and friends of Hunter Patterson and Brett Underwood who tragically passed away today.

Please keep all of those impacted by this heartbreaking loss in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. We are praying their families find comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead.

With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the death of Abilene Firefighter - Hunter Patterson. FF Patterson and his friend Brett Underwood, were involved in an off-duty, fatal vehicle accident early this morning, Friday, May 15, 2026. Both men passed away.

This is a devastating loss for Hunter’s family and our department. Hunter was a respected and beloved member of the AFD for 11 years. Hunter leaves behind his wife and children, as well as numerous other family members and friends. The loss of both men has greatly impacted members of our department. We ask that our wonderful community keep both families in their thoughts and prayers, while also respecting their privacy at this difficult time.

Thanks to KTXS Television for covering our extrication day mock mass casualty incident event yesterday. And a special thanks to Taylor County EMS, MetroCare/AMR Abilene, Abilene Fire Department, TSTC Nursing, mock patients, and all the volunteers who helped make yesterday a success! See link below for the story...

We are hiring a full time EMS instructor in Brownwood!!!

Emergency Medical Services - Instructor Be Transformational! Do you have a desire to work in an environment where you are helping others and changing lives? As an Instructor at TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by sharing your experience and skills with our students. Launch your career with TSTC by connecting with our T...

Training That Feels Real—Because it is!
This week, our paramedic students in Abilene tackled geriatric respiratory scenarios using our incredibly realistic LifeCast mannequins. Cast from real people, these simulators feature lifelike skin, weight, and proportions—making every scenario as close to the real thing as it gets.
From assessment to intervention, our students are building the confidence and skills they’ll need as they head into clinicals next semester—and they’re rising to the challenge!
We’re proud of the work they’re putting in to become the next generation of EMS professionals.
Interested in a career in EMS?
***Registration for Summer classes begins March 30th***
Send us a message—we’ll help you get started!

Enhancing Student Readiness through Instructor-Led Simulation

Real-world EMS isn't just about clinical skills—it's about human connection. To bridge the gap between the classroom and the ambulance, TSTC EMS instructors utilze lifelike masks during training scenarios.

By having an instructor wear these realistic overlays, we create a "standardized patient" experience that manikins simply can't match. Students must navigate the complexities of a live patient’s emotions and physical appearance while managing life-saving interventions.

This innovative approach to paramedic education is just one way TSTC stays at the forefront of emergency medical training.

If you're interested in a career in EMS, just shoot us a message and we can help get you started!