When an emergency happens, there is no time for assumptions or hesitation. Care comes first.
That is the spirit behind EMS Week 2025, observed from May 18 to May 24, and celebrated under the theme “We Care. For Everyone.” It is a simple statement that reflects the daily reality of emergency medical services professionals everywhere.
From busy city roads to quiet neighborhoods, from homes and schools to workplaces and highways, EMS professionals respond wherever they are needed. They are the first line of defense, providing lifesaving care and serving as the critical link between the scene of an emergency and the hospital.
Why EMS Week Matters
EMS professionals care for everyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstance. Whether it is a child injured in a crash, an elderly patient in distress, a worker experiencing chest pain, or a person facing an overdose, EMS teams are trained, prepared, and ready to respond. Their dedication, skill, and sacrifice are the reasons communities feel safer.
EMS Week was first authorized in 1974 by President Gerald Ford and is led today by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) in partnership with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). Together, they ensure the vital contributions of EMS professionals are recognized and celebrated.
EMS Week 2025 Theme Days at a Glance
Each day of EMS Week highlights a key part of emergency medical care:
Sunday: Health, Wellness, and Resilience Day: Focuses on the physical and mental well-being of EMS professionals and patients.
Monday: Education Day:
Highlights continuing education and community health awareness.
Tuesday: EMS Safety Day:
Promotes safety for responders, patients, and the public.
Wednesday: EMS for Children Day:
Emphasizes the unique needs of pediatric emergency care.
Thursday: Save-A-Life Day and STOP THE BLEED® Day:
Encourages CPR, bleeding control, and public lifesaving education. This day also supports the EMS Week Blood Drive, promoting the lifesaving role of blood donation.
Friday: EMS Recognition Day:
A day to thank and honor EMS professionals who go above and beyond.
Saturday: EMS Remembrance Day:
Honors EMS personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty and recognizes their lasting legacy.
Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Emergencies
At Lagos College of Medical Sciences, EMS Week reflects our commitment to training skilled, compassionate, and resilient emergency medical professionals. Through practical training, clinical exposure, and strong academic foundations, we prepare students to serve communities when it matters most.
We Care. For Everyone.
EMS Week 2025 is a reminder of the trust placed in emergency medical professionals every day.
To show up.
To act fast.
To care without hesitation.
To all EMS professionals, paramedics, EMTs, educators, and students, thank you for answering the call and for caring for everyone, everywhere.
