It’s National EMS Week and in searching the news this morning I noted dozens of news stories regarding the event.
Since the recognition was initiated by President Ford in 1974, this event has drawn increasing attention across the United States, especially since 9/11.
However, I believe the tragic events of the past few months really show what EMS does when disaster strikes. Today Oklahoma rescuers are helping the community of Moore and surrounding towns begin to recover from the massive tornado strike. We pray for their safety and hope for the best for the survivors of their communities.
This follows EMS providers stepping up to the plate in Boston, West, Newtown and other cities across the nation in recent times.
In each incident, we did what we had to do — overcome adversity, and adapt to changing conditions.
Having a front seat to human tragedy and being in a position to help is an honor as well as a burden that we carry.
For this week, let’s celebrate who we are and what we do to protect our communities. And the remaining 51 weeks of the year let’s stand vigilant and be prepared for when the next big one hits.
