EMS Week 2016
EMS Week, an annual recognition of EMS providers, is celebrated May 15-21, 2016. The EMS Week topic brings together articles, training, news and tips.
It is important to understand how PTSD affects emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and other members of the first responder community
Show up, join, send a message, and build relationships to participate in the future of EMS
Call on your elected officials to support legislation pending in the U.S. Congress to set aside federal land for a National EMS Memorial
The fifth grade student submitted the winning essay for a National Paramedic Services Week contest
32 EMS professionals will be honored at the ceremony
EMS, fire and police members discuss the importance of having a tight-knit community mentality
EMTs were able to revive the man after he went into cardiac arrest minutes after calling 911
Here are some moving stories of EMS responders doing what they do best
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
EMS1 readers shared photos of their adopted pets they met while on duty
The awards were presented to the individuals “for their courage, time and dedication”
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 “Called to Care” 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 “Called to Care,” have inspired my EMS learning, research and advocacy
My husband, who is “Called to Care,” inspires me and others to save life’s most precious moments
Being “Stronger Together” is about service to others and to the community
‘Last Week Tonight’ 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’s 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 “Called to Care” 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
