
Meet our Team

Commander Mike Benavides began his career with Austin-Travis County EMS in 1993. He spent 20 years in the field, 13 of those as a Commander with our Special Operations section. Commander Benavides is the primary Public Information Officer and manages the PIO team. Contact Commander Benavides.

Captain Darren Noak began his career with Austin-Travis County EMS in 1995. He spent 20 years in the field, 16 of those assigned to our Special Operations section – 10 years as a Rescue Medic and 6 as a Rescue Captain. Captain Noak serves as a Deputy PIO and is our primary coordinator for Open Records Requests. Contact Captain Noak.

Captain Christa Stedman began her career with Austin-Travis County EMS in 2007. She has served as a Field Paramedic, Field Captain, and is cross-trained in Emergency Communications. Captain Stedman serves as a Deputy PIO and is our Legal Liaison and Custodian of Records. Contact Captain Stedman
Public Information Office Contact Info
Media inquiries, please contact: 512-802-0012 (On-call PIO)
Non-breaking News: 512-972-7272
Contact the Public Information Office:
EMS Public Information Office
Open Records Requests
EMS Medical Records Requests
Legal Inquiries
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