As a MedStar operations supervisor, he’s had a front row seat to watch the final details of Fort Worth’s takeover of the company’s EMS operations fall into place. Beginning July 1, the city ...

FORT WORTH, Texas - The city of Fort Worth has officially taken over the MedStar ambulance service. The city’s fire department will now be responsible for the EMS needs of the city.

Fort Worth and 14 North Texas cities will adopt a fire-based EMS system July 1, replacing MedStar ambulances to enhance patient care with faster response times.

Fort Worth FD and the nearly 600 MedStar employees have been cross-training to improve efficiency and response times. “We're already closer to our eight-minute goal,” Curtis said.

Fort Worth FD and the nearly 600 MedStar employees have been cross-training to improve efficiency and response times. “We’re already closer to our eight-minute goal,” Curtis said.

Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis speaks during a press conference about the city’s EMS transition June 25, 2025, at the former MedStar facility on Alta Mere Drive in Fort Worth.

Starting July 1, Fort Worth fire crews will take over EMS duties for the City of Fort Worth and 14 surrounding cities. 31,191 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster ...