By Bill Carey
SA国际传媒
This year marked the 50th anniversary of EMS Week. The theme, 鈥淗onoring Our Past. Forging Our Future,鈥� reminded us to acknowledge the foundational work of those who came before us, while also striving to build and lead the EMS system we envision for our future.
Explore the social media posts below to see how various agencies commemorated the week and honored the dedication of men and women working in EMS.
FDNY
Jefferson Health, Philadelphia
Honoring the selfless heroes of National , May 19-25. Thank you to our dedicated EMS partners who bravely answer the call, providing critical care and saving lives as the lifeline of our community.
— Jefferson Health (@TJUHospital)
Image credit: Andy Snyder Photography
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
AtlantiCare, N.J.
Guilford County, N.C. EMS
This year鈥檚 theme for the 50th anniversary of is 鈥淗onoring our past, Forging our future.鈥�
— Guilford County EMS (@GuilfordEMS)
We鈥檙e taking the opportunity to look back over our SEVEN DECADE history by posting photos from each decade, starting today with the 1960s.
Follow along!
Philadelphia Fire Department
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Honoring Our Past. Forging Our Future.
— LACoFD (@LACOFD)
This week, 5/19-5/25, marks the 50th聽anniversary of .听
Every day, the is humbled by the amazing work our dispatchers, firefighters, lifeguards, EMS team & public safety partners do for the residents & communities we serve.
Orlando, Fla. Fire Department
Children鈥檚 Hospital, Neb.
This , we celebrate the life-changing work made possible by the power of partnerships. 鉂わ笍
— Children's Nebraska (@ChildrensNE)
Children鈥檚 Nebraska is proud to partner with emergency responders across our region to meet children and families where they are and provide excellent care and improved outcomes.
Orange County, Fla. Fire Rescue Department
Louisville Metro EMS, Ky.
鈥淚t鈥檚 the best job in the world.鈥� That鈥檚 what Major Borders had to say when asked what his words of advice would be for individuals aspiring to a career in EMS. 馃殤
— Louisville Metro Emergency Services (@LouMetroES)
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