Each year, National EMS Week recognizes and thanks EMS clinicians for their life-saving work on the frontlines of our healthcare system. Special theme days of EMS Week help

Image credit: Tidewater EMS Council EMS Week is an ideal time to hold a blood drive, but the truth is that blood donors are needed every day of

Image credit: Crawfordsville Fire Department  There are lots of ways to celebrate EMS Week—May 17-23, 2026—from recognizing the skill, dedication and service of clinicians with a picnic, potluck

Congress makes decisions that impact EMS nationwide. At EMS On The Hill Day (March 25-26, 2026), we focus on priorities that matter most to EMS clinicians and patients. The

“A strong program requires a strong educational foundation. Dedicated and passionate instructors, along with supportive ancillary staff, are essential because everyone plays a vital role in this process.”

EMS is a vital component of the nation’s transportation and healthcare systems. NHTSA's Office of EMS (OEMS) supports the constant growth and improvement of EMS care, from the

By Navin Ariyaprakai, MD and George Hatch, EdD  As members of the EMS profession, we care for everyone. That is the theme of this year’s EMS Week and

EMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks with Dr. Kristin McCabe-Kline, a board member with the American College of Emergency Physicians and Chief Christopher Way, president of the National

By Larissa Unruh, MD, MPHDirector of Education and Training, National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH) In the United States, trauma remains the leading cause of

The STOP THE BLEED® Project’s sole purpose is to engage the public to learn about the STOP THE BLEED® campaign, an official program of the U.S. Department of