Austin/Travis County Special Operations Rescue Paramedics performing cav rescue training in Whirlpool Cave Austin, TX. Austin/Travis County EMS is a third service EMS system in the capitol city of Texas, Austin. The department operates 24 paramedic ambulances, 5 paramedic rescue ambulances, 1 tactical paramedic rescue ambulance, 1 haz-mat ambulance and 4 Field Ops & 2 Special Ops command units which are equipped with Advanced Life Support, special rescue & WMD equipment, multi-casualty gear, and rehab support supplies but do not have transport capabilities. In addition, the department provides a variety of special purpose units on an as need basis, including: peak demand paramedic ambulances, bike teams, standby paramedic ambulances and a medical rescue/casualty management unit. Because the City of Austin is located within the center of Travis County, 24 EMS units are located within the corporate city limits of Austin the other 7 are strategically positioned within the...