Pharr Emergency Medical Services Chief Daniel “Danny” Ramirez has been appointed to the Governor’s EMS & Trauma Advisory Council. Governor Greg Abbott made the announcement via a news release on April 7.

GETAC was established in 1999 to advise and make recommendations on the development and implementation of Texas Emergency Healthcare System Rules. GETAC’s mission is to promote, develop and advance an accountable, patient-centered Trauma and Emergency Healthcare System. Ramirez is one of 15 appointees who serve on the council with his expiring on Jan. 1, 2028.

“As the head of our newly-formed municipal EMS Department, it is a notable honor that Danny is one of only a handful of appointees selected to serve on this council by Governor Abbott, indicative of the superior level of performance in providing high-quality and life-saving emergency medical services that the department has demonstrated under Danny’s leadership,” stated Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “We are proud of Danny’s accomplishments, and Pharr now has a seat at the table not only to influence emergency healthcare services across the state but to also ensure that our region and our South Texas communities receive the attention and resources for comprehensive and efficient emergency care.”

Ramirez is a member of the Texas City Managers Association and the Texas EMS Association. He also volunteers for the Pharr Volunteer Fire Department. Ramirez received a degree as an Emergency Medical Technician from Texas State Technical College. He is an active resident and member of the Pharr community.

“I am very happy to serve the state of Texas and represent the City of Pharr and the Rio Grande Valley in this capacity, helping shape the future of health care in Texas,” remarked Ramirez. “I thank Gov. Abbott for this opportunity, as well as our South Texas state legislative delegation for their support of my appointment, and I look forward to serving on this council.”