5 THEME DAYS FOR 5 WAYS TO CELEBRATE

Monday: EMS Education Day

Sponsored by: American Red Cross and Genentech

Education Day seeks to highlight community educational programs, as well as the importance of continuing education for EMS practitioners. This is the ideal day to plan a community injury or illness prevention program and a special CE course for your agency. Consider in-person or online community education programs related to the prevention of falls, burns, poisoning or drowning.

Tuesday: Safety Day

Sponsored by: FirstNet Built with AT&T

Safety Day encourages first responders to focus on risk and prevention rather than possible negative outcomes, and aims to promote the advancement of safety measures for both the community and the profession. This is a great day to highlight stress reduction, self-care and mental health awareness programs. Other options for programs include improved situational awareness, driving and roadway safety, vehicle and device maintenance, proper lifting techniques or violence awareness.

Wednesday: EMS for Children Day

Sponsored by: Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC)

EMS for Children Day highlights the distinctive physiological and psychological aspects of caring for children, and serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about improving specialized care for children in pre-hospital and acute care settings. Consider planning a pediatric care educational event for your clinicians and a community program related to first aid, emergency preparedness, car seats or bicycle safety.

Thursday: Save-A-Life Day (CPR & Stop the Bleed)

Sponsored by: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

It doesn’t matter how quickly EMS practitioners get to a scene—bystanders will almost always be there first. Save-A-Life Day empowers the general public to learn and apply steps that can be taken to help save a life. This is an ideal day to schedule community CPR and Stop the Bleed educational courses. Take advantage of the many programs and toolkits available that make it easier to coordinate these programs.

Friday: EMS Recognition Day

Sponsored by: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of EMS and T-Mobile for Government

On EMS Recognition Day, we honor members of the EMS community who regularly go above and beyond what’s expected. It’s a day to give gratitude to first responders for their unwavering commitment to serve their communities. Plan a memorial ceremony, an awards event, a special meal, gifts and other honors for EMS Recognition Day.