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Celebrating EMS Clinicians:
EMS Week 2026 – May 17-23Improving Outcomes, Together
As we approach National EMS Week—May 17-23, 2026—National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of EMS would like to recognize our nation’s emergency medical services clinicians for their dedicated service. Thank you for helping your communities by caring for those in need, making critical decisions under pressure and providing lifesaving care.
The theme for EMS Week 2026, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” invites us to reaffirm our commitment, as partners and communities, to support advancements that save lives before patients reach the hospital. The National EMS Week Resource Center features downloadable content to help you plan and promote this special week in your community.
Save A Life Day, Thursday, May 21, is an ideal day to conduct Stop the Bleed, CPR training or other programs that educate the community about the essential role of EMS. It’s also an opportunity to host a blood drive in your community, highlighting the critical intervention of prehospital blood transfusion. Access a toolkit of resources to jump start organizing a blood drive today.
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Results of First Comprehensive Assessment of Pediatric Capabilities of EMS and Fire-Rescue Agencies Published
New Study Describes Nationwide Baseline of
Prehospital Pediatric Readiness
A new national study, published this week in Annals of Emergency Medicine, provides the first comprehensive understanding of pediatric capabilities of emergency medical services (EMS) and fire-rescue agencies across the United States. The results, which reflect the participation of 7,000 agencies, suggest progress and opportunity to strengthen prehospital care for the 3 million children who seek it annually. The assessment was developed and conducted through the National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP), an initiative of the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program—part of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration—in collaboration with leading prehospital and emergency care professional organizations.
Across participating agencies, the median Pediatric Readiness score was 66 out of 100, indicating a strong baseline to build on.
Key Findings
- PECC Impact: Fewer than half of agencies (38%) report having a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC)—someone responsible for overseeing pediatric training and care processes—yet the presence of a PECC is associated with consistently higher scores across every category measured, even in low-resourced, low-volume settings.
- Call Volume: Agencies that care for more children annually tend to have higher readiness scores, underscoring the need for repeat practice and advanced preparation, given pediatric call volume is not modifiable.
- Progress Achieved: Most agencies reported having the nationally recommended pediatric equipment and supplies, reflecting years of efforts driven by EMS and emergency care leaders and the EMSC Program.
For additional information and improvement resources visit the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project Results webpage.
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