EMS Week 2024: A look back at how departments recognized EMS providers

These social media posts show how various agencies and departments recognized EMS personnel across the country for EMS Week

May 24, 2024 03:29 PM

By Bill Carey
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This year marked the 50th anniversary of EMS Week. The theme, “Honoring Our Past. Forging Our Future,” 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 #EMSWeek, 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.

Image credit: Andy Snyder Photography @andrewsnyder87 pic.twitter.com/6fbZepvOZB
— Jefferson Health (@TJUHospital) May 24, 2024

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue

AtlantiCare, N.J.

Guilford County, N.C. EMS

This year’s theme for the 50th anniversary of #EMSWeek is “Honoring our past, Forging our future.”
We’re taking the opportunity to look back over our SEVEN DECADE history by posting photos from each decade, starting today with the 1960s.
Follow along! pic.twitter.com/YBsLVjqIV2
— Guilford County EMS (@GuilfordEMS) May 19, 2024

Philadelphia Fire Department

Los Angeles County Fire Department

Honoring Our Past. Forging Our Future.

This week, 5/19-5/25, marks the 50th anniversary of #EMSWeek.

Every day, the #LACoFD is humbled by the amazing work our dispatchers, firefighters, lifeguards, EMS team & public safety partners do for the residents & communities we serve. pic.twitter.com/qG9BtsTn5K
— LACoFD (@LACOFD) May 23, 2024

Orlando, Fla. Fire Department

Children’s Hospital, Neb.

This #EMSWeek, we celebrate the life-changing work made possible by the power of partnerships. ❤️

Children’s 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. pic.twitter.com/uG5zBZZRMp
— Children's Nebraska (@ChildrensNE) May 21, 2024

Orange County, Fla. Fire Rescue Department

Louisville Metro EMS, Ky.

“It’s the best job in the world.” That’s what Major Borders had to say when asked what his words of advice would be for individuals aspiring to a career in EMS. #EMSWeek 🚑
Read more about Major Borders: https://t.co/PvposI14BK pic.twitter.com/mW4iC96K9k
— Louisville Metro Emergency Services (@LouMetroES) May 23, 2024

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