Hennepin County Association of Paramedics and EMTs

Hennepin County Association of Paramedics and EMTs We Represent the Paramedics and EMTs of Hennepin EMS We are proud to serve an area of over 250 square miles, including the City of Minneapolis.

Hennepin County Association of Paramedics and EMTs (HCAPE) is the exclusive representative of Paramedics and Emergency Medical Dispatchers employed by Hennepin EMS. Our membership comprises approximately 160 members who respond to over 100,000 calls for Emergency Medical Services each year. We are proud to advocate for improved safe working conditions, adequate compensation, and patient safety to support high quality emergency medical services in our community.

Hennepin EMS and Chief Scheerer continue to fail the residents of . We often receive questions about the specifics of E...
08/22/2026

Hennepin EMS and Chief Scheerer continue to fail the residents of . We often receive questions about the specifics of EMS staffing. We have tried to encapsulate the most common questions in this FAQ.

We have raised concerns about safe staffing at Hennepin EMS for years. Here is staffing data from August 18th and 20th. ...
08/20/2026

We have raised concerns about safe staffing at Hennepin EMS for years. Here is staffing data from August 18th and 20th. We are missing scores of paramedics and dozens of ambulances each day. Chief Marty Scheerer and Hennepin Healthcare are failing the residents of . When your loved ones are hurt, sick or injured they expect a timely response from public safety. Our members are sacrificing their minds and bodies trying to cover for Marty Scheerer’s failures. Please like and share this post to spread the message. If you want to let Chief Scheerer know what you think about this, and hold him accountable email [email protected] and CC Interim CEO [email protected]

We’re back at the table today! We’ve been negotiating with Hennepin Healthcare for nearly a year, trying to get the impr...
08/20/2026

We’re back at the table today! We’ve been negotiating with Hennepin Healthcare for nearly a year, trying to get the improved pay, benefits and contract language our members deserve.

08/13/2026

Jana Shortal reached out yesterday to offer her support and check in on our members. This was not for a story or any professional purpose, but simply out of genuine kindness and concern.
We greatly appreciate her taking the time to recognize the impact an incident like this can have on our members. She made it clear this matters not only during the call itself, but in the hours and days that follow.

President Shane Hallow representing us at our first International Association of Fire Fighters conference since joining....
08/13/2026

President Shane Hallow representing us at our first International Association of Fire Fighters conference since joining. Great organization and we see big things in the future for organized labor, EMS and our public safety family.

HCAPE is heartbroken by the tragic events that occurred in City of Hopkins this morning. Our thoughts are with the victi...
08/12/2026

HCAPE is heartbroken by the tragic events that occurred in City of Hopkins this morning. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, the children and families impacted, and the entire Hopkins community as they process an unimaginable loss.
We also want to recognize the paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other public safety professionals who responded to this incredibly difficult scene. Calls involving children and the loss of life are among the most challenging situations our first responders will ever face. The impact of these incidents does not simply end when the call is cleared.
Our members at Hennepin EMS respond every day to people experiencing the worst moments of their lives. This morning is a sobering reminder of both the importance of that work and the emotional burden carried by those who perform it.
HCAPE will continue to support our members who responded today and ensure they have access to the resources and support they need in the days ahead

We are working on reimagining the HCAPE logo. What images, symbols or elements do you think best represent our associati...
08/09/2026

We are working on reimagining the HCAPE logo. What images, symbols or elements do you think best represent our association?

08/09/2026

💪🔥 10 NEW LOCALS IN JULY!

With 10 organizing victories last month, the IAFF has now welcomed 53 new Locals into our union in 2026!

Organized labor has always been stronger when we work together! Joining International Association of Fire Fighters and M...
08/08/2026

Organized labor has always been stronger when we work together! Joining International Association of Fire Fighters and MN Professional Firefighters is the next step for us in that journey. We have been proud to work with these groups, as well as Minnesota Nurses Association AFSCME Council 5 and many more to push for change at . Together unions are advocating for better conditions for workers, care for patients and responsible public safety.

Love seeing Heather Edelson, Hennepin County Commissioner and Debbie Goettel - Hennepin County Commissioner District 5 c...
08/06/2026

Love seeing Heather Edelson, Hennepin County Commissioner and Debbie Goettel - Hennepin County Commissioner District 5 continuing their strong support of Hennepin Healthcare and frontline workers

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910 Elliot Avenue, Suite 121
Minneapolis, MN
55404

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