{"id":3636,"date":"2026-04-02T22:59:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T22:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emtsacademy.com\/?page_id=3636"},"modified":"2026-04-02T23:12:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T23:12:28","slug":"ems-ride-along","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/emtsacademy.com\/ems-ride-along\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Do an EMS Ride Along"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><style>\r\n  \/* Scoped under .emts-ridealong to override WordPress theme styles *\/\r\n  .emts-ridealong { font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif !important; color: #333 !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; }\r\n  .emts-ridealong * { box-sizing: border-box; }\r\n\r\n  .emts-ridealong .hero {\r\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1F3864 0%, #2E75B6 100%) !important;\r\n    color: #fff !important; text-align: center !important; padding: 50px 20px 40px !important;\r\n  }\r\n  .emts-ridealong .hero h1 {\r\n    font-size: 2.2rem !important; margin-bottom: 12px !important;\r\n    color: #fff !important; 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}\r\n    .emts-ridealong .cta-box { padding: 24px 18px !important; }\r\n    .emts-ridealong .cta-box h2 { font-size: 1.2rem !important; }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"emts-ridealong\">\r\n<div class=\"hero\">\r\n<h1>Texas EMS &amp; Fire Department Ride-Along Directory<\/h1>\r\n<p>Thinking about a career in EMS or firefighting? A ride-along is one of the best ways to see what the job is really like. Below is a directory of agencies across Texas that offer civilian ride-along programs.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gold-bar\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<p class=\"intro\">We\u2019ve compiled this list to help you connect with fire departments and EMS agencies across the state. Agencies with confirmed online applications are marked with a <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span> badge. Those offering ride-alongs through a Citizens Fire Academy are marked with <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span>.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tip-box\"><strong>Not seeing your area listed?<\/strong> Search the internet for the name of the EMS agency, ambulance service, or fire department in your area. Look for their <strong>non-emergency contact phone number<\/strong> and ask if they allow people interested in the profession to ride along for a shift. Most agencies are happy to accommodate!<\/div>\r\n<!-- CENTRAL TEXAS -->\r\n<div class=\"region-header\">Central Texas \u2013 Austin Area<\/div>\r\n<table class=\"agency-table\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Agency<\/th>\r\n<th>City<\/th>\r\n<th>Website \/ Form<\/th>\r\n<th>Phone<\/th>\r\n<th>Details<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Austin Fire Department<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Austin<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/fire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Ride-outs 12:30\u201310 PM. Must be 18+. Submit request 2 weeks in advance. Once per quarter. Email FireRideOuts@austintexas.gov for current application.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Austin-Travis County EMS<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Austin<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/ems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Rider\/Observer Program for Field and Communications. Explorer Post 247 (ages 14\u201321). Contact ATCEMS directly for current ride-along application.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Cedar Park Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Cedar Park<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarparktexas.gov\/371\/Tours-Ride-Alongs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \/ Info<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>512-401-5220<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Must be 18+. Call 512-401-5222 for scheduling.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Round Rock Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Round Rock<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\/city-departments\/fire\/ride-along-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \/ Info<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>512-218-5590<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Online ride-along form available.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Williamson County EMS<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Williamson County<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/354\/Experience-EMS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \/ Info<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">1 ride\/year. Must be 18+. 7+ days advance notice.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">San Marcos Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>San Marcos<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcostx.gov\/1259\/Ride-Along-with-SMFD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \/ Info<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Must be 18+. Background check required.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">North Hays County EMS<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Dripping Springs<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northhayscountyesd1.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Must be 18+. Email name and reason for ride-along.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Leander Fire Department<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Leander<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leandertx.gov\/241\/Fire-Department\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>512-528-2848<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Station tours with 14 days notice. Contact directly about ride-alongs.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<div class=\"agency-cards\">\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Austin Fire Department<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Austin<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Ride-outs 12:30\u201310 PM. Must be 18+. Submit request 2 weeks in advance. Once per quarter. Email FireRideOuts@austintexas.gov for current application.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/fire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Austin-Travis County EMS<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Austin<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Rider\/Observer Program for Field and Communications. Explorer Post 247 (ages 14\u201321). Contact ATCEMS directly.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/ems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Cedar Park Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Cedar Park<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Must be 18+. Call 512-401-5222 for scheduling.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarparktexas.gov\/371\/Tours-Ride-Alongs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcdd Apply \/ Info<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:512-401-5220\">\ud83d\udcde 512-401-5220<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Round Rock Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Round Rock<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Online ride-along form available.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\/city-departments\/fire\/ride-along-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcdd Apply \/ Info<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:512-218-5590\">\ud83d\udcde 512-218-5590<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Williamson County EMS<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Williamson County<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">1 ride\/year. Must be 18+. 7+ days advance notice.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/354\/Experience-EMS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcdd Apply \/ Info<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">San Marcos Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">San Marcos<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Must be 18+. Background check required.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcostx.gov\/1259\/Ride-Along-with-SMFD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcdd Apply \/ Info<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">North Hays County EMS<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Dripping Springs<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Must be 18+. Email name and reason for ride-along.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northhayscountyesd1.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Leander Fire Department<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Leander<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Station tours with 14 days notice. Contact directly about ride-alongs.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leandertx.gov\/241\/Fire-Department\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:512-528-2848\">\ud83d\udcde 512-528-2848<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- SAN ANTONIO -->\r\n<div class=\"region-header\">San Antonio Area<\/div>\r\n<table class=\"agency-table\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Agency<\/th>\r\n<th>City<\/th>\r\n<th>Website \/ Form<\/th>\r\n<th>Phone<\/th>\r\n<th>Details<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">San Antonio Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>San Antonio<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/90104866711959\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \/ Info<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>(210) 207-7273<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Online application. Citizens Fire Academy with ride-out opportunities.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<div class=\"agency-cards\">\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">San Antonio Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">San Antonio<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Online application. Citizens Fire Academy with ride-out opportunities.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/90104866711959\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcdd Apply \/ Info<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:+12102077273\">\ud83d\udcde (210) 207-7273<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- DFW -->\r\n<div class=\"region-header\">Dallas \u2013 Fort Worth Metroplex<\/div>\r\n<table class=\"agency-table\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Agency<\/th>\r\n<th>City<\/th>\r\n<th>Website \/ Form<\/th>\r\n<th>Phone<\/th>\r\n<th>Details<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Fort Worth Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Fort Worth<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/fire\/education\/observer-ride-outs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \/ Info<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>817-392-6800<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Observer Ride Out program.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">MedStar (Fort Worth EMS)<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Fort Worth<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medstar911.org\/observer-ride-outs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \/ Info<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Online request form. Paramedic students have priority.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Dallas Fire Department<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Dallas<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/dallascityhall.com\/departments\/fire-rescue\/Pages\/programs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>(214) 670-4633<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Contact directly for ride-along availability.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Irving Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Irving<\/td>\r\n<td><em>Contact directly<\/em><\/td>\r\n<td>972-721-2514<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Citizens Fire Academy (9 wks). Must live\/work in Irving. 18+.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Grapevine Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Grapevine<\/td>\r\n<td><em>Contact directly<\/em><\/td>\r\n<td>817-410-4424<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Citizens Fire Academy (9 wks, free). Post-graduation ride-along.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Frisco Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Frisco<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friscotexas.gov\/315\/Citizens-Fire-Academy-Classes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Citizens Fire Academy (free, 18+). Fire Explorers (grades 9\u201312).<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">McKinney Fire Department<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>McKinney<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinneytexas.org\/327\/Tours-Visits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>972-547-2850<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Station tours with 2 weeks notice.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Carrollton Fire Rescue<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Carrollton<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofcarrollton.com\/departments\/departments-a-f\/fire\/about\/contact-us\/fire-station-tour-fire-truck-visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">10 business days advance notice required.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Arlington Fire Department<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Arlington<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtontx.gov\/City-Services\/Public-Safety\/Fire-Department\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>817-459-5500<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Station tours and community services.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Denton Fire Department<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Denton<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofdenton.com\/352\/Programs-Offered\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>940-349-8830<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Station tours and community programs.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Garland Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Garland<\/td>\r\n<td><em>Contact directly<\/em><\/td>\r\n<td>972-781-7100<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Citizens Fire Academy. Must be 18+, Garland resident\/worker.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Plano Fire Department<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Plano<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plano.gov\/436\/Fire-Rescue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Fire Explorers (ages 14\u201320). Community engagement.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<div class=\"agency-cards\">\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Fort Worth Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Fort Worth<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Observer Ride Out program.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/fire\/education\/observer-ride-outs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcdd Apply \/ Info<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:817-392-6800\">\ud83d\udcde 817-392-6800<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">MedStar (Fort Worth EMS)<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Fort Worth<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Online request form. Paramedic students have priority.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medstar911.org\/observer-ride-outs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcdd Apply \/ Info<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Dallas Fire Department<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Dallas<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Contact directly for ride-along availability.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/dallascityhall.com\/departments\/fire-rescue\/Pages\/programs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:+12146704633\">\ud83d\udcde (214) 670-4633<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Irving Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Irving<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Citizens Fire Academy (9 wks). Must live\/work in Irving. 18+.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:972-721-2514\">\ud83d\udcde 972-721-2514<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Grapevine Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Grapevine<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Citizens Fire Academy (9 wks, free). Post-graduation ride-along.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:817-410-4424\">\ud83d\udcde 817-410-4424<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Frisco Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Frisco<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Citizens Fire Academy (free, 18+). Fire Explorers (grades 9\u201312).<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.friscotexas.gov\/315\/Citizens-Fire-Academy-Classes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">McKinney Fire Department<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">McKinney<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Station tours with 2 weeks notice.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinneytexas.org\/327\/Tours-Visits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:972-547-2850\">\ud83d\udcde 972-547-2850<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Carrollton Fire Rescue<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Carrollton<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">10 business days advance notice required.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofcarrollton.com\/departments\/departments-a-f\/fire\/about\/contact-us\/fire-station-tour-fire-truck-visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Arlington Fire Department<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Arlington<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Station tours and community services.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtontx.gov\/City-Services\/Public-Safety\/Fire-Department\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:817-459-5500\">\ud83d\udcde 817-459-5500<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Denton Fire Department<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Denton<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Station tours and community programs.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofdenton.com\/352\/Programs-Offered\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:940-349-8830\">\ud83d\udcde 940-349-8830<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Garland Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Garland<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Citizens Fire Academy. Must be 18+, Garland resident\/worker.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:972-781-7100\">\ud83d\udcde 972-781-7100<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Plano Fire Department<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Plano<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Fire Explorers (ages 14\u201320). Community engagement.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plano.gov\/436\/Fire-Rescue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- HOUSTON -->\r\n<div class=\"region-header\">Houston Area<\/div>\r\n<table class=\"agency-table\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Agency<\/th>\r\n<th>City<\/th>\r\n<th>Website \/ Form<\/th>\r\n<th>Phone<\/th>\r\n<th>Details<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Houston Fire Department<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Houston<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/fire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>832-394-6633<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Contact Public Affairs Division.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Sugar Land Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Sugar Land<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarlandtx.gov\/649\/Citizens-Fire-Academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Citizens Fire Academy (8 wks with ride-out).<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Pearland Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Pearland<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlandtx.gov\/departments\/fire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>281-997-5852<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Citizens Fire Academy. Contact for ride-alongs.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">League City Fire Department<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>League City<\/td>\r\n<td><em>Contact directly<\/em><\/td>\r\n<td>281-554-1465<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Station tours (weekends OK). Tuesdays reserved for training.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Montgomery County ESD 9<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Conroe<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcesd9.org\/civilian-ride-along-and-observer-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \/ Info<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Civilian Ride-Along and Observer Program.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<div class=\"agency-cards\">\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Houston Fire Department<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Houston<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Contact Public Affairs Division.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/fire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:832-394-6633\">\ud83d\udcde 832-394-6633<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Sugar Land Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Sugar Land<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Citizens Fire Academy (8 wks with ride-out).<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarlandtx.gov\/649\/Citizens-Fire-Academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Pearland Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Pearland<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Citizens Fire Academy. Contact for ride-alongs.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlandtx.gov\/departments\/fire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:281-997-5852\">\ud83d\udcde 281-997-5852<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">League City Fire Department<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">League City<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Station tours (weekends OK). Tuesdays reserved for training.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:281-554-1465\">\ud83d\udcde 281-554-1465<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Montgomery County ESD 9<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Conroe<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Civilian Ride-Along and Observer Program.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcesd9.org\/civilian-ride-along-and-observer-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcdd Apply \/ Info<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- NORTH CENTRAL -->\r\n<div class=\"region-header\">North and Central Texas<\/div>\r\n<table class=\"agency-table\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Agency<\/th>\r\n<th>City<\/th>\r\n<th>Website \/ Form<\/th>\r\n<th>Phone<\/th>\r\n<th>Details<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Weatherford Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Weatherford<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/weatherfordtx.gov\/3153\/Ride-Along-Program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \/ Info<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>817-598-4292<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Must be 18+. Application requires notarized signature.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Hurst Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Hurst<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hursttx.gov\/about-us\/departments\/fire-ems\/hurst-citizens-fire-academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Citizens Fire Academy (10 wks). Includes ride-out.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<div class=\"agency-cards\">\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Weatherford Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-form\">ONLINE FORM<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Weatherford<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Must be 18+. Application requires notarized signature.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/weatherfordtx.gov\/3153\/Ride-Along-Program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcdd Apply \/ Info<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:817-598-4292\">\ud83d\udcde 817-598-4292<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Hurst Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Hurst<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Citizens Fire Academy (10 wks). Includes ride-out.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hursttx.gov\/about-us\/departments\/fire-ems\/hurst-citizens-fire-academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- EAST TEXAS -->\r\n<div class=\"region-header\">East Texas<\/div>\r\n<table class=\"agency-table\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Agency<\/th>\r\n<th>City<\/th>\r\n<th>Website \/ Form<\/th>\r\n<th>Phone<\/th>\r\n<th>Details<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">UT Health East Texas EMS<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Tyler<\/td>\r\n<td><em>Contact directly<\/em><\/td>\r\n<td>(903) 535-5800<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Large EMS system (50+ ambulances). Contact directly.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<div class=\"agency-cards\">\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">UT Health East Texas EMS<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Tyler<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Large EMS system (50+ ambulances). Contact directly.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:+19035355800\">\ud83d\udcde (903) 535-5800<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- SOUTH TEXAS -->\r\n<div class=\"region-header\">South Texas and Rio Grande Valley<\/div>\r\n<table class=\"agency-table\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Agency<\/th>\r\n<th>City<\/th>\r\n<th>Website \/ Form<\/th>\r\n<th>Phone<\/th>\r\n<th>Details<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Brownsville Fire Department<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Brownsville<\/td>\r\n<td><em>Contact directly<\/em><\/td>\r\n<td>956-548-6075<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Paramedic and VIP ride-alongs. Chief Sheldon: 956-337-3917.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Corpus Christi Fire Department<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Corpus Christi<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corpuschristitx.gov\/department-directory\/fire-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>(361) 826-3900<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Contact directly for ride-along availability.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Laredo Fire Department<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Laredo<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoflaredo.com\/departments\/fire-department\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>(956) 795-2528<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Contact directly for ride-along availability.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<div class=\"agency-cards\">\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Brownsville Fire Department<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Brownsville<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Paramedic and VIP ride-alongs. Chief Sheldon: 956-337-3917.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:956-548-6075\">\ud83d\udcde 956-548-6075<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Corpus Christi Fire Department<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Corpus Christi<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Contact directly for ride-along availability.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.corpuschristitx.gov\/department-directory\/fire-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:+13618263900\">\ud83d\udcde (361) 826-3900<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Laredo Fire Department<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Laredo<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Contact directly for ride-along availability.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoflaredo.com\/departments\/fire-department\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:+19567952528\">\ud83d\udcde (956) 795-2528<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- WEST TEXAS -->\r\n<div class=\"region-header\">West Texas<\/div>\r\n<table class=\"agency-table\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Agency<\/th>\r\n<th>City<\/th>\r\n<th>Website \/ Form<\/th>\r\n<th>Phone<\/th>\r\n<th>Details<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">San Angelo Fire Department<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>San Angelo<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanangelo.gov\/234\/Fire-Department\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>325-657-4355<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Ride-along program available.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">El Paso Fire Department<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>El Paso<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotexas.gov\/fire-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td>(915) 212-5699<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Explorer Post 2911 youth program.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Midland Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Midland<\/td>\r\n<td><em>Contact directly<\/em><\/td>\r\n<td>432-685-7332<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Citizens Fire Academy (Spring\/Fall). Contact for ride-alongs.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Lubbock Fire Rescue<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Lubbock<\/td>\r\n<td><em>Contact directly<\/em><\/td>\r\n<td>806-775-2632<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Contact directly for ride-along availability.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"agency-name\">Amarillo Fire Department<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td>Amarillo<\/td>\r\n<td><em>Contact directly<\/em><\/td>\r\n<td>806-378-9360<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"notes\">Station tours via Community Event Request Form.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<div class=\"agency-cards\">\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">San Angelo Fire Department<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">San Angelo<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Ride-along program available.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sanangelo.gov\/234\/Fire-Department\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:325-657-4355\">\ud83d\udcde 325-657-4355<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">El Paso Fire Department<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">El Paso<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Explorer Post 2911 youth program.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotexas.gov\/fire-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 Website<\/a><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:+19152125699\">\ud83d\udcde (915) 212-5699<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Midland Fire Department<\/span> <span class=\"badge badge-academy\">ACADEMY<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Midland<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Citizens Fire Academy (Spring\/Fall). Contact for ride-alongs.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:432-685-7332\">\ud83d\udcde 432-685-7332<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Lubbock Fire Rescue<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Lubbock<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Contact directly for ride-along availability.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:806-775-2632\">\ud83d\udcde 806-775-2632<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"agency-card\">\r\n<div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"card-name\">Amarillo Fire Department<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-city\">Amarillo<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-notes\">Station tours via Community Event Request Form.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card-actions\"><a class=\"card-btn btn-outline\" href=\"tel:806-378-9360\">\ud83d\udcde 806-378-9360<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- EXPECTATIONS & CTA -->\r\n<div class=\"expectations\">\r\n<h2>Ride-Along Behavioral Expectations<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Be on time.<\/strong> Crews start their shifts on a schedule. Showing up late makes a poor first impression on the people who may one day be your coworkers.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Dress appropriately and cover any visible tattoos.<\/strong> Many agencies require this, so plan ahead and present yourself professionally.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>You are strictly an observer.<\/strong> You will <strong>NOT<\/strong> be permitted to provide any patient care during the ride-along. This is for your safety and the safety of patients.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Bring your own lunch.<\/strong> EMS can be unpredictable and crews may not have time to stop. Come prepared.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Follow all instructions from the crew.<\/strong> They are responsible for your safety while you are with them.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Maintain patient confidentiality.<\/strong> Everything you see and hear on calls is private. No photos, no social media, no sharing details.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"criminal-box\">\r\n<h3>A Note on Criminal History<\/h3>\r\n<p>Typically, ride-along participants cannot have any criminal convictions. If you have questions about how a criminal history may affect your ability to pursue a career in EMS, check with your state\u2019s EMS regulatory agency. In Texas, that is the <strong>Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)<\/strong>. You can find answers here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/dshs-ems-trauma-systems\/criminal-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DSHS EMS Criminal History Information<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"cta-box\">\r\n<h2>We\u2019re Here to Help<\/h2>\r\n<p>At EMTS Academy, we\u2019re passionate about helping people start their journey into EMS. If you have any questions about ride-alongs, training programs, or getting started in the profession, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emtsacademy.com\">Visit EMTS Academy<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<footer>\r\n<p>\u00a9 2026 EMTS Academy. This directory is provided as a public resource. Agency programs and requirements may change \u2014 always verify directly with the agency before scheduling.<\/p>\r\n<\/footer><\/div>\r\n<!-- end .emts-ridealong -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Texas EMS &amp; Fire Department Ride-Along Directory Thinking about a career in EMS or firefighting? A ride-along is one of the best ways to see what the job is really like. 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