South Texas Emergency Care

Emergency Medical Services You Can Trust

Full-service EMS provider — ground ambulance, air medical transport, 911 dispatch, and community health serving South Texas.

Our Divisions

STEC operates multiple divisions to serve the emergency medical needs of South Texas communities.

Ground Transportation

Ambulance services for emergency response and inter-facility transport.

Valley AirCare

Air medical helicopter transport for critical care patients.

Interior of a modern 911 emergency dispatch center with multiple large curved monitors displaying GIS maps and CAD dispatch software, a professional female telecommunicator wearing a headset sitting at a curved console desk, soft blue ambient LED lighting reflecting off the screens, dark room with technology glow, realistic dispatch center photography

MedCom

911 emergency dispatch and communications center.

Community Health

Community health outreach and paramedicine programs.

Why Choose Us

Trusted by South Texas Communities

For over two decades, STEC has been the backbone of emergency medical services in the Rio Grande Valley — delivering professional, compassionate care when it matters most.

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Trained Professionals

Certified EMTs, paramedics, and flight nurses committed to patient safety.

Comprehensive Services

Ground, air, dispatch, and community health — all under one organization.

Multi-County Coverage

Serving communities across multiple South Texas counties.

Modern Fleet

Well-maintained ambulances and helicopters with the latest medical technology.

24/7 Dispatch

Round-the-clock 911 dispatch and emergency communications.

Easy Bill Pay

Convenient online payment and insurance billing support.