Emergency Medical Services Week


Emergency medical services Week, or EMS Week, was originally authorized by President Gerald Ford on November 4, 1974, for the week of November 3–10. Since 1992, EMS Week has moved to the third week of May. 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."
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..

Past themes