Thank you, EMS clinicians!

On EMS for Children (EMSC) Day, May 22, as part of National EMS Week, EMSC Program grantees and dozens of national partners united to draw special attention to prehospital clinicians’ commitment to acutely ill and injured children.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week theme, “Honoring our Past, Forging our Future,” the EMSC Program hosted a webinar, “Prehospital Pediatric Airway Management: The Past, Present, and Future,” which offered free CE credit through Prodigy EMS. More than 950 individuals attended the event.

In addition to national EMSC Day activities, many EMSC State Partnership Programs recognized the days within their communities – from awards ceremonies and state capitol celebrations to community events and open houses/learning events. See a gallery of EMSC Day photos from the states and territories below.

Arkansas

Arkansas kicked off EMS Week by celebrating their FIRST RECOGNIZED EMS agency within their new pediatric readiness program!! Congratulations, Arkansas!

CNMI

CNMI hosted youth focused events, providing hands-on learning and educational opportunities in a day of fun filled celebration!

Connecticut

Connecticut celebrated by recognizing and celebrating a PECC Team! Married couple, Robert & April Storck, have been working to advocate for pediatric readiness and bridging the gap between prehospital and hospital.

District of Columbia

DC celebrated EMS week and EMSC day by giving remarks on the National Mall, a panel interview on local news, and the inaugural celebration of a Fire & EMS pediatric award.

Guam

Guam celebrated the week of honoring and recognizing EMS & Fire agencies through celebrations and outdoor events.

Indiana

Putnam County EMS celebrated with a fun day of recognition showcasing their commitment to the community and pediatric readiness.

Louisiana

LA EMSC celebrated at their state capital - highlighting the great work of their program and networking with other emergency response system leaders.

Maine

Maine spent the week celebrating by recognizing and honoring key players who advocate for and provide funding resources, sharing time with a local group of High School EMT students, and with the EMS honor guard.

Maryland

Maryland celebrated all things EMSC - from recognizing children & youth across the state, to awarding the EMSC Star of Life for Ocean City Fire & EMS.

Michigan

In Michigan, Livingston County EMS honored the work of their agency PECCs who provided invaluable education throughout their region, and the State EMS office recognized several as well.

Mississippi

Mississippi celebrated with a local event, featuring representatives from across the state, educating and advocating for all things safety.

Missouri

Missouri spent this year's EMSC Day celebrating children’s hospitals throughout the state - highlighting the care and resources these systems provided, and educating the community about EMSC.

Montana

In Montana, EMSC Day recognized the great work of EMS clinicians & services. This year, Hinsdale Ambulance received the EMS for Children Supporter award in recognition of their direct contributions to saving a child’s life by providing critical care, and remaining calm during crisis.

New Jersey

New Jersey was out and about, celebrating EMSC day through community events and outreach, while providing a fun and educational day of fun!

Ohio

Ohio celebrated a special EMSC Day Proclamation for the state by hosting a cookout event for EMS to enjoy.