Council approves internship agreement allowing EMT students to complete clinicals with Eagle Pass Fire Department

The Eagle Pass City Council approved a partnership agreement with Southwest Texas College to allow students in the college’s EMT program to complete their ambulance clinical training with the Eagle Pass Fire Department.

Fire department staff said the agreement permits EMT students to perform clinical rides and train alongside department crews to hone practical skills. The presenter said similar agreements have been used in past years and that the current agreement carries no fee to the college or the city.

Fire Department leadership recommended approval, noting that the internships provide a pathway for students to gain experience needed to work for private ambulance companies and, potentially, with the fire department.

The council approved the agreement on a motion by Councilwoman Ramon with a second recorded; the clerk recorded the vote as unanimous.

The item presentation did not include details on student eligibility criteria, supervision protocols or insurance/waiver language; staff did not present a separate budget impact for the internship agreement because the presenter said there is no fee under the current contract.