KANSAS CITY, Mo. 鈥� In a social media post, organizers said they wanted to move beyond normal EMS Week celebrations and instead highlight the challenges faced by emergency medical professionals, especially the growing threat of violence in healthcare settings.
鈥檚 post, featuring images of an ambulance, captioned with violent encounters providers have experienced on duty, calls attention to growing safety concerns for EMS professionals.
鈥淛ust like Nurses Week, we are choosing to stand for those who answer the call, day or night, in any weather, at any scene,鈥� the post read. It currently has over 3,000 shares
The message concluded with a heartfelt salute: 鈥淗appy EMS Week 2025, brothers and sisters!鈥�
Situational awareness is highlighted as a critical skill for EMS providers, enabling them to anticipate, assess, and respond to potentially volatile situations effectively.
These resources aim to equip EMS personnel with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate and mitigate the risks associated with their critical roles in emergency medical services.
