MedStar is one of the most ‘awarded’ EMS agencies in the country.
Since 2010, MedStar and/or our leadership team members have received the following awards and designations:
- 3 times received an “EMS10” award from the Journal of Emergency Medical Services recognizing innovation in EMS
- MedStar was the first, and only AGENCY to be named an “EMS10” innovator, the award is usually bestowed upon individuals.
- Career EMS Agency of the Year by EMS World Magazine.
- EMS Provider of the Year from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- EMS Medical Director of the Year from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- 2 President’s Awards for Leadership in EMS by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- 3 AMBY awards by the American Ambulance Association, recognizing excellence in ambulance service delivery.
- Heart Safe Community designation by the Fort Worth Safe Communities Coalition.
- Public Injury Prevention Program Award by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Twice awarded ‘Excellence in EMS/Mobile Healthcare Delivery‘ by the Academy for International Mobile Healthcare Integration.
- Leadership in EMS Award, Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration.
- Excellence in EMS Medical Direction by Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration.
- Healthcare Hero/Excellence in Healthcare by the Fort Worth Business Press.
- 3 awards for ‘Excellence in Vehicle Operations Safety’ by the National Safety Council and the Texas Department of Transportation.
- Eisenhower Awards for Organizational Involvement by the Fort Worth Sister Cities International.
- Public Relations Professional of the Year by the Fort Worth Chapter of the Public Relations Professionals of America.
To learn more about MedStar and the EMS system, visit the Fort Worth City Manager’s EMS FAQs here.
For more information about the ongoing EMS System assessment, click a recent City of Fort Worth news release here, and a recent news article from the Fort Worth Report here.
