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In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation鈥檚 communities. May 19-25, 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of EMS Week. This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淗onoring Our Past. Forging Our Future,鈥� reminds 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.
Thank you for your sacrifices, dedication and service to your communities. Happy EMS Week from SA国际传媒.
This day鈥檚 theme highlights the pediatric clinical care provided by EMS and the need for increased specialized training for our youngest patients
A life-changing moment helped Paramedic/Firefighter Meryah Wilson realize she was equipped to deal with emergencies
Inspiring ways to recognize providers鈥� contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
After being in a coma after a motorcycle crash, Filer is the first double amputee to become a paramedic
With eight members of the family working in EMS, they shared what life is like working in the same career
Call on your elected officials to support legislation pending in the U.S. Congress to set aside federal land for a National EMS Memorial
SA国际传媒 readers shared photos of their adopted pets they met while on duty
The awards were presented to the individuals 鈥渇or their courage, time and dedication鈥�
The National EMS Foundation asks all EMS providers to contact their elected representatives to support House Resolution 2274 and Senate Bill 2628
EMTs and paramedics play a vital part in the system of care for those experiencing heart attacks
EMTs and paramedics, who are 鈥淐alled to Care鈥� are recognized on social media during EMS Week 2016
Paramedic explains why he launched a White House petition to rename the annual recognition event to EMS Prevention Week
Two important men, both 鈥淐alled to Care,鈥� have inspired my EMS learning, research and advocacy
My husband, who is 鈥淐alled to Care,鈥� inspires me and others to save life鈥檚 most precious moments
Being 鈥淪tronger Together鈥� is about service to others and to the community
鈥楲ast Week Tonight鈥� segment confronts the inability of 911 systems to find callers as easily as a pizza delivery app or an Uber driver
Compression-only CPR allows bystanders to keep blood flowing through a victim鈥檚 body just by pressing on the chest
The Virtual Running Club 5K and 10K races will make a donation to the National EMS Memorial Foundation
The building will be illuminated in yellow, white and blue with a red and white halo at sunset on May 15
The world needs more heroes, like Richard Ponikiewski and Ronnie Ferguson, ready and willing to lend their helping, knowledgeable hands
After a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed hundreds and injured tens of thousands in Ecuador, a former AMR medic was 鈥淐alled to Care鈥� for the injured and worried well
Special events open to the public include the National EMS Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
To maintain and expand, NAEMT officials said EMS must undergo an 鈥淓MS 3.0" transformation
This year鈥檚 poster features an EMT and paramedic who are recipients of medals honoring their heroic, quick-thinking, life-saving actions
EMS Strong reflects on the important role of federal government in helping and supporting local agencies and their providers
Track the pivotal moments in the history of EMS from the 1966 Death and Disability white paper to its modern form
The ongoing campaign recognizes and inspires EMS personnel, strengthens the profession and amplifies EMS Week
Events will remember and honor EMS providers who have died in the line of duty
Most of the time, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics respond to non-urgent emergencies but there are also 鈥渞ough鈥� calls that are traumatic and disturbing
Twitter messages, videos, and photos share a day in the life of Toronto paramedics during National Paramedic Services Week
