Item #2 FY25 Q2 Quarterly Report Presentation — original pdf
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Emergency Medical Services Public Safety Commission Meeting FY25 Q2 Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff 1 Current EMS Department Staffing Authorized Strength Filled Sworn Sworn Vacancies 714 626 88 Medic Openings 20 Field 2 Communications March 31, 2025 Rank EMS Assistant Chief EMS Captain - Communications EMS Captain - Field EMS Clinical Spec - Comm EMS Clinical Spec - Field EMS Commander - Communications EMS Commander - Field EMS Division Chief EMS Medic - Communications EMS Medic - Field EMS Chief Paramedic Practitioner EMS Paramedic Practitioner TOTAL Q2 AVERAGE Authorized Sworn Staffing 4 11 83 35 302 5 40 10 8 211 1 4 714 Vacancies Vacancy Rate 0 1 1 9 54 0 1 0 2 20 0 0 88 0.00 9.09 1.20 25.71 17.88 0.00 2.50 0.00 25.00 9.48 0.00 0.00 12.32 14.75 2 Sworn Separations Sworn Separations by Type 8 4 8 2 2 2 1 EMS Assistant Chief EMS Captain - Comm EMS Captain - Field EMS Clinical Spec - Comm EMS Clinical Spec - Field EMS Commander - Comm EMS Commander - Field EMS Division Chief EMS Medic - Comm EMS Medic - Field Resigned Retired 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Sworn Tenure at Separation Sworn Tenure at Separation 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 6 1 1 1 d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R 11 d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R EMS Assistant Chief EMS Captain - Comm EMS Captain - Field EMS Clinical Spec - Comm EMS Clinical Spec - Field EMS Commander - Comm EMS Commander - Field EMS Division Chief EMS Medic - Comm EMS Medic - Field Less than 1 year 1-5 years 5-10 years 10-15 years 15-20 years more than 20 years 4 20.00 18.00 16.00 14.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 0.00 Vacancy Rates Sworn & Civilian Vacancy Rate 16.69 17.40 16.11 15.83 16.11 12.06 11.06 13.07 12.32 12.89 10.05 10.05 10.05 10.05 Oct 2024 Nov 2024 Dec 2024 Jan 2025 Feb 2025 March 2025 April 2025 May 2025 June 2025 July 2025 August 2025 Sept 2025 Sworn Vacancy Rate Civilian Vacancy Rate 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5 1.20 1.00 0.80 0.60 0.40 0.20 0.00 EMS Turnover Rate Turnover Rate 1.13 1.12 1.12 1.12 1.00 1.00 0.51 0.51 0.64 0.48 0.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Oct 2024 Nov 2024 Dec 2024 Jan 2025 Feb 2025 March 2025 April 2025 May 2025 June 2025 July 2025 August 2025 Sept 2025 Sworn Turnover Rate Civilian Turnover Rate 6 Opioid Overdoses – ATCEMS Data FY25 Q2 • We continue to see a decline in Opiate Alerts, March represents the lowest number of opiate alerts since September 2021. • FY25 Q2, 3227 Narcan Rescue Kits were distributed. 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Apr-19 Opioid Overdoses reported to 911 Pills and Adolescents Apr-20 Apr-21 Apr-22 Apr-23 Apr-24 Adolescent under 18 Pills 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Opiate Alerts Kits Used Kits Distributed 7 Naloxone Administrations 24-25 2024 2025 We began tracking the geolocation data on 6/20/2024. Between 6/20/2024 and 5/20/2025, we’ve had 789 OD Alerts. Focused outreach has decreased the frequency of OD Alerts in the downtown area. Ambulance Automatic Aid • An Interlocal Agreement to dispatch the closest unit to a 911 call, regardless of department or jurisdiction. • Ambulance Auto Aid is next in the pipeline. • Will greatly contribute to decreased response times for Austin and Travis County Timeline: • September 2025- Migration to the cloud environment - Working group to execute the EMS ILA - Develop agency procedures • March 2026- Go live 10 ATCEMS Academy Classes Cadet Class 1025 • Majority have cleared to a two-person crew • Credentialing this month Cadet Class 0725 • 19 Total Cadets • 17 Field Medics • 1 Direct Hire Clinical Specialists • 1 Communication Medic 11 ATCEMS Hiring Process Cadet Class 0725 • Starts July 14th Cadet Class 1025 • Approximately 26 Total Cadets • 24 Field Medics • 1 Direct Hire Clinical Specialists • 1 Communications Medic 12 ATCEMS Station 43 located in Canyon Creek • Opened Canyon Creek Station • Located on City of Austin Border • Operating since January 10th, 2025 • Provides additional coverage to the North City of Austin area for Council District 10 • Grand Opening ceremony held Saturday, March 8th 13 Station Updates • 2018 Bond Projects • EMS Station 7 • 8,000 Blk. of Research Boulevard • Completed 14 Station Updates • 2018 Bond Projects • EMS Station 13 • 1,300 Blk. of Rundberg Lane • Completed 15 Station Updates • Remaining 2018 Bond Projects: -EMS Station 1 -EMS Station 5 -EMS Station 10 • A week away from move in • Deferred Maintenance Projects - EMS Station 3 16 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Meals by shift delivered Swag for communications staff ATCEMS was selected for outstanding recognition of CTECC employees for May Communications Clinical Specialist Cindy Lopez received recognition by all CTECC partners She was recently nominated for IAED Dispatcher of the Year and was selected as a finalist—a reflection of her dedication, professionalism, and impact 17 National EMS Week • This year’s theme is “ We Care. For Everyone.” • Various meals provided at surrounding hospitals for all shifts and hours • Swag for field staff • Pancake Breakfast prepared by Executive Staff 18 ATCEMS Annual Awards Ceremony Types of Awards Received • Years of Service • Individual Citations • Unit Citations • Outstanding Trainer Award • Clinical Excellence Award • Partner Agency Awards • Chiefs Award 19 Thank you emsrecruiting@austintexas.gov 20