/ems-week How to celebrate EMS Week 2024 en-US Thu, 23 May 2024 15:19:33 GMT /bleeding-control/what-is-stop-the-bleed Saving lives with bleeding control training and education Thu, 23 May 2024 15:19:33 GMT /bleeding-control/what-is-stop-the-bleed /ems-training-and-education/the-ems-scope-of-practice-then-and-now How has the EMS Scope of Practice changed since the first EMS Week was celebrated 50 years ago? Wed, 22 May 2024 19:53:14 GMT /ems-training-and-education/the-ems-scope-of-practice-then-and-now /bleeding-control/the-2024-stop-the-bleed-project-launches-its-7th-year There are a number of ways that organizations involved in the campaign can participate Wed, 22 May 2024 19:17:47 GMT /bleeding-control/the-2024-stop-the-bleed-project-launches-its-7th-year /hospital/ga-hospital-system-salutes-ems-providers SGMC Health's EMS system responds to over 23,000 911 calls across three counties Sun, 02 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT /hospital/ga-hospital-system-salutes-ems-providers /ems-management/va-fd-receives-states-top-2-ems-awards The James City County Fire Department received the highest state honors for an EMS provider Fri, 31 May 2024 09:02:04 GMT /ems-management/va-fd-receives-states-top-2-ems-awards /ems-week/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 Fri, 24 May 2024 19:29:44 GMT /ems-week/ems-week-2024-a-look-back-at-how-departments-recognized-ems-providers /bleeding-control/what-is-stop-the-bleed Saving lives with bleeding control training and education Thu, 23 May 2024 15:19:33 GMT /bleeding-control/what-is-stop-the-bleed /ems-training-and-education/the-ems-scope-of-practice-then-and-now How has the EMS Scope of Practice changed since the first EMS Week was celebrated 50 years ago? Wed, 22 May 2024 19:53:14 GMT /ems-training-and-education/the-ems-scope-of-practice-then-and-now /bleeding-control/the-2024-stop-the-bleed-project-launches-its-7th-year There are a number of ways that organizations involved in the campaign can participate Wed, 22 May 2024 19:17:47 GMT /bleeding-control/the-2024-stop-the-bleed-project-launches-its-7th-year /bleeding-control/9-solutions-to-help-you-stop-the-bleed Stock up on these bleeding control products and be ready to respond to emergency trauma both on and off duty Wed, 22 May 2024 17:55:11 GMT /bleeding-control/9-solutions-to-help-you-stop-the-bleed /memorial/honoring-the-sacrifice How the National EMS Memorial Weekend of Honor recognizes the fallen Wed, 22 May 2024 14:49:17 GMT /memorial/honoring-the-sacrifice /video/videos/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-2-ems-education-day-ggnfknXGZ12gIZxQ/ On Day 2 of EMS Week, we are talking education – both for providers and community members Mon, 20 May 2024 23:23:09 GMT /video/videos/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-2-ems-education-day-ggnfknXGZ12gIZxQ/ /ems-week/we-have-a-duty-to-show-up-for-them-president-biden-issues-proclamation-on-ems-week EMS providers "embody the best of our Nation — bravery, honor and respect, never failing to answer the call to help others," President Joe Biden said Mon, 20 May 2024 20:21:11 GMT /ems-week/we-have-a-duty-to-show-up-for-them-president-biden-issues-proclamation-on-ems-week /ems-week/whats-your-ems-origin-story Many providers were inspired by their parents, a close friend and, of course, Johnny Gage and Roy DeSoto Mon, 20 May 2024 17:24:26 GMT /ems-week/whats-your-ems-origin-story /ems-week/national-ems-week-discounts-and-deals 5.11 Tactical, Bass Pro Shops, Garmin, Black Rifle Coffee, DJI and others offering discounts during National EMS Week Mon, 20 May 2024 15:20:04 GMT /ems-week/national-ems-week-discounts-and-deals /ems-week/watch-paramedic-calls-for-n-y-to-rescue-ems-and-recognize-ems-providers-as-essential A group of EMS advocates are working to enact a passage of reforms called "Rescue EMS" that would make EMS an "essential" service under the law Mon, 20 May 2024 11:00:00 GMT /ems-week/watch-paramedic-calls-for-n-y-to-rescue-ems-and-recognize-ems-providers-as-essential /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-1-health-wellness-and-resilience-8IAoNFL6IgIczI7U/ While you might be able to accurately diagnose every patient you treat, you must also prioritize your own physical and mental health Sun, 19 May 2024 15:16:36 GMT /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-1-health-wellness-and-resilience-8IAoNFL6IgIczI7U/ /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/emt-partners-the-people-that-really-make-it-happen-on-calls Kelly Grayson: "Paramedics save lives, EMTs save paramedics"; championing the role of EMTs Fri, 17 May 2024 17:09:14 GMT /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/emt-partners-the-people-that-really-make-it-happen-on-calls /patient-transportation/building-a-culture-of-patient-advocacy It’s important to foster effectiveness, professionalism and excellency; as well as core values of human decency, empathy, kindness and respect Thu, 16 May 2024 15:03:09 GMT /patient-transportation/building-a-culture-of-patient-advocacy /ems-advocacy/equality-professional-respect-and-parity-in-pay Reflecting on how far EMS has come in 50 years Thu, 16 May 2024 14:41:34 GMT /ems-advocacy/equality-professional-respect-and-parity-in-pay /ems-advocacy/to-build-a-future-we-must-understand-the-past EMS leaders hold the blueprints as we enter the era of evidence-based practices Thu, 16 May 2024 14:15:48 GMT /ems-advocacy/to-build-a-future-we-must-understand-the-past /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-6-recognition-day In the spirit of today’s theme, we express our heartfelt gratitude to the remarkable members of the EMS community who go beyond the call every shift Wed, 15 May 2024 17:07:30 GMT /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-6-recognition-day /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-5-save-a-life-day It's on agencies to provide opportunities for community members to learn the skills needed to potentially save the life of a stranger or loved one Wed, 15 May 2024 16:36:40 GMT /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-5-save-a-life-day /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-4-ems-for-children-day-XAMTCYkkFYJlAeMh/ This day's theme highlights the pediatric clinical care provided by EMS and the need for increased specialized training for our youngest patients Wed, 15 May 2024 15:24:29 GMT /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-4-ems-for-children-day-XAMTCYkkFYJlAeMh/ /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/calm-and-collected-an-ohio-paramedic-makes-history-with-her-citys-department A life-changing moment helped Paramedic/Firefighter Meryah Wilson realize she was equipped to deal with emergencies Wed, 15 May 2024 13:56:11 GMT /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/calm-and-collected-an-ohio-paramedic-makes-history-with-her-citys-department /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 13 May 2024 17:46:45 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /ems-week/wis-emts-looks-back-on-50-years-of-service Larry Ganske and Kris Kruckman look at what has changed in EMS since they started Sat, 11 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /ems-week/wis-emts-looks-back-on-50-years-of-service /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-3-ems-safety Tuesday’s theme aims to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and preparedness within the EMS industry and in local communities Fri, 10 May 2024 21:35:59 GMT /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-3-ems-safety /ems-week/ems-week-2024-3-ways-to-celebrate This year marks the 50th recognition of EMS Week, established in 1974 by President Gerald Ford Fri, 10 May 2024 19:22:56 GMT /ems-week/ems-week-2024-3-ways-to-celebrate /bleeding-control/9-solutions-to-help-you-stop-the-bleed Stock up on these bleeding control products and be ready to respond to emergency trauma both on and off duty Wed, 22 May 2024 17:55:11 GMT /bleeding-control/9-solutions-to-help-you-stop-the-bleed /bleeding-control/what-is-stop-the-bleed Saving lives with bleeding control training and education Thu, 23 May 2024 15:19:33 GMT /bleeding-control/what-is-stop-the-bleed /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-6-recognition-day In the spirit of today’s theme, we express our heartfelt gratitude to the remarkable members of the EMS community who go beyond the call every shift Wed, 15 May 2024 17:07:30 GMT /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-6-recognition-day /ems-advocacy/to-build-a-future-we-must-understand-the-past EMS leaders hold the blueprints as we enter the era of evidence-based practices Thu, 16 May 2024 14:15:48 GMT /ems-advocacy/to-build-a-future-we-must-understand-the-past /video/videos/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-2-ems-education-day-ggnfknXGZ12gIZxQ/ On Day 2 of EMS Week, we are talking education – both for providers and community members Mon, 20 May 2024 23:23:09 GMT /video/videos/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-2-ems-education-day-ggnfknXGZ12gIZxQ/