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A Message from Austin-Travis County EMS Chief Robert Luckritz

03/25/2026
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When you work in EMS, education has to do more than check a box. It has to make you better on your next call. In this video, Austin-Travis County EMS Chief Robert Luckritz shares why practical, field-relevant training matters, and what to expect at EMS World Live: Austin. Learn more about the event, agenda, and registration options here.

And view our exclusive Q&A with Chief Luckritz describing his agency's "Swiss Army knife" approach to resource management here.

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