Virginians rely on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel to respond to the call for help and to provide quality prehospital care during their greatest time of need. National EMS Week is May 15 – 21, 2022. EMS for Children Day, May 18, focuses on the pediatric patient and the specialized care required when providing treatment to them.
EMS Week recognizes the dedication of 37,758 EMS providers and 564 agencies in Virginia. We commend their continued efforts to provide lifesaving care and their commitment to the EMS system. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Virginia’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers have been challenged beyond measure and continue to provide emergency care with the utmost expertise and professionalism. Last year, EMS providers responded to more than 1.59 million calls for help in Virginia, which represents approximately 4,360 incidents per day.
- Read the EMS Week in Virginia press release.
- Read the Governor’s proclamation for EMS Week in Virginia.
- Learn more about EMS Week in Virginia.