Emergency_Medical_Services_Week

Emergency Medical Services Week

Emergency Medical Services Week

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Emergency medical services (EMS) Week, or EMS Week, was originally authorized by President Gerald Ford on November 4, 1974 for the week of November 3–10.[1] Since 1992, EMS Week has moved to the third week of May.[2] In 2024, the 50th annual celebration for EMS Week is scheduled for the week of May 19-25, and the theme is "Honoring Our Past. Forging our Future."[2][3]

Locally, the leadership of EMS agencies, hospitals, and representatives from local or state legislature recognize EMS personnel during the week through events such as cook outs, giveaways, awards, and public recognition..[4]

Past Themes

  • 2006 - EMS: Serving on Health Care’s Front Line.[5]
  • 2007 - Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Service.[6]
  • 2008 - Your Life is Our Mission[7]
  • 2009 - A Proud Partner In Your Community[8]
  • 2010 - Anytime. Anywhere. We’ll be there.[9]
  • 2011 - Everyday Heroes[10]
  • 2012 - EMS, More Than A Job, A Calling[11]
  • 2013 - EMS: One Mission. One Team.[12]
  • 2014 - Dedicated. For Life.[13]
  • 2015 - EMS Strong[14]
  • 2016 - Called To Care[15]
  • 2017 - EMS Strong — Always in Service[16]
  • 2018 - Stronger Together[17]
  • 2019 - EMS Strong – Beyond the Call[18]
  • 2020 - Ready Today. Preparing for Tomorrow.[19]
  • 2021 - This Is EMS: Caring for Our Communities[20]
  • 2022 - EMS Strong - Rising to the Challenge[21]

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