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National EMS Week 2026 Is Coming

April 30, 2026, by AAA Staff
 

EMS Week - May 17-23, 2026 - Improving Outcomes, Together

EMS Week™ 2026

May 17-23 marks National EMS Week™ brought to you by the American College of Emergency Physicians and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Please join us as we recognize the people behind the patch and reaffirm our commitment, as partners and communities, to Improving Outcomes, Together.

The Resource Center for National EMS Week™

This website is a resource to help you plan, publicize and celebrate National EMS Week™ in your own city. You will find many resources that can help you create EMS Week™ content on your own website or posts on your social media accounts. #EMSWeek2026
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EMS Week™ Blood Drive
DONATE BLOOD. SAVE A LIFE.
Prehospital blood transfusion is essential for patients with severe bleeding as it saves lives and improves health outcomes. Early blood transfusion can also reduce complications and improve survival rates for critically injured patients. Participate in the EMS Week™ Blood Drive.
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What EMS Issues Matter Most
to You?
Congress makes decisions that impact EMS nationwide. At EMS On The Hill Day, learn how advocacy drives legislative wins for EMS and how to advocate at the federal, state and local levels.
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Presented by ACEP
in partnership with NAEMT

IMPROVING OUTCOMES, TOGETHER

Today’s EMS clinicians can bring advanced skills and innovative tools to every call. Prehospital blood transfusion, early stroke recognition and prehospital ultrasound are making a measurable difference long before a patient reaches the hospital. Improving Outcomes, Together means recognizing that progress requires a shared commitment to invest in EMS professionals as well as the interventions they employ.
Watch “EMS Week” videos
This week, we recognize and celebrate the essential role of EMS professionals.
L. Anthony Cirillo, MD, FACEP, President, American College of Emergency Physicians
Chief Christopher Way, President, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
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EMS Week™ with fun gifts of appreciation. Visit the Official EMS Week Store for your gear!
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Presented by ACEP in partnership with NAEMT
American College of Emergency Physicians National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

Gold Sponsor
ESO

Federal Partner
EMS

Strategic Association Partners
Association of Air Medical Services American College of Surgeons Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education Center for Patient Safety Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

 

Emergency Medical Services for Children The EMS Compact International Trauma Life Support National Association of EMS Physicians National Volunteer Fire Council

Strategic Media Partner
Journal of Emergency Medical Services

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