Our mission
Edwards County EMS, Inc. is a community-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Rocksprings, Texas. Our mission is to provide the best emergency medical care possible to residents and visitors in Edwards County and neighboring communities, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
First organized in 1977 by local volunteers, the service provides emergency response, ambulance transport, event standby coverage, mutual aid, and public-safety support throughout its rural service area.
Organization information
Edwards County EMS, Inc.Organized 1977
Incorporated 1997
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
About 2,000 permanent residents call Edwards County home. With more than 100 subdivisions, the part-time population grows significantly—especially during hunting season.
How we respond
Our primary service area covers roughly 2,100 square miles. We also respond in Real County when we are closer than Frio Canyon EMS or EMS of Nueces Canyon, and we maintain mutual-aid agreements with neighboring counties.
Our team provides standby coverage at football games, rodeos, bull ridings, and running events, and responds when requested to structure fires and large grass fires.
A virtually volunteer service
Nine part-time Texas-certified medics and six part-time drivers receive modest standby and per-run fees rather than hourly wages. In practical terms, this is a volunteer-powered service.
Operations are supported by county funds, patient billing, donations, and STRAC grants. Major equipment purchases depend on grants and fundraising.
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