Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk announced Tuesday he has selected Robert Luckritz as the next Emergency Medical Services Chief. Luckritz was one of 37 candidates to apply for the position.
“I am pleased to announce Robert Luckritz as our next EMS Chief,” said Cronk. “I am confident that his extensive knowledge of EMS services and programs will bring the leadership and vision we are seeking for the future of our EMS services.”
“I would like to thank Jasper Brown for his exceptional leadership while serving as Interim EMS Chief since June of 2021. His dedication and commitment to the City, EMS Department, and the community is truly admirable and greatly appreciated,” said Cronk.
The City of Austin’s EMS Department provides 9-1-1 emergency medical response to the residents of Austin and Travis County, serving a population of over 2.2 million citizens in a service region of over 1,039 square miles.
“I am very excited about the opportunity to be the City of Austin’s next EMS Chief,” said Luckritz. “I look forward to creating opportunities to support and empower employees of the department in order to provide exceptional EMS services to the residents of Austin and Travis County.”
Council will be asked to confirm the appointment at its February 17 meeting.
Luckritz will begin his new duties as EMS Chief on March 14. As part of the public safety group, the EMS Chief reports to Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano.
Luckritz has been in EMS for more than 25 years, serving many roles including Paramedic, instructor, field supervisor, EMS Chief, and hospital leader. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Transformative Healthcare, a multi-state EMS, Medical Transportation, and Public Health organization in New England.
