Emergency Medical Services Week proclaimed this week
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Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon proclaimed this week as Emergency Medical Services Week.
According to the proclamation, “In Wyoming, with the theme, “EMS Strong: Ready Today, Preparing for Tomorrow,” I encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.”
According to the state proclamation, emergency medical services is a vital public service and the 3,378 members of Wyoming EMS teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The proclamation further states that access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; emergency medical services has grown to fill a gap by providing important, out-of-hospital care, including preventive medicine, follow-up care, community paramedicine and access to telemedicine.
Emergency medical services system consists of emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians, pre-hospital nurses, paramedics, physician medical directors, emergency medical dispatchers, educators and administrators.
According to Gordon’s proclamation, for the above reasons, as well as the fact that “the members of EMS teams, whether career or volunteer engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of EMS service providers.”
According to President Donald Trump’s proclamation, “During Emergency Medical Services Week, we honor all of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers who play such a critical role in our Nation’s health and safety. These incredible professionals respond to daily calls for urgent assistance and work tirelessly to serve their communities. Most recently, they have made significant contributions and immeasurable sacrifices during our Nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, one of the most daunting and demanding challenges the country has ever faced. This week, we recognize these heroic men and women for their efforts to deliver lifesaving care and compassion to their fellow Americans, and we acknowledge that our country is a safer and healthier place because of their work.
EMS providers — many of whom are volunteers — make up a coordinated and comprehensive network of highly trained workers. They are prepared to respond immediately to any crisis with pre‑hospital assessment, trauma care, and medical transport, and they also share valuable data with their public health partners. At a moment’s notice, these dedicated men and women rush to employ their specialized knowledge, experience, and leadership to reduce the severity of injuries and save lives, often in very high-risk situations. Every day, EMS personnel stand ready to help those in peril, responding faithfully to the needs of their fellow citizens when lives are on the line and every second matters.
“This week, we honor all who provide emergency medical services across our country for their tenacity and lifesaving skills. Thanks to their incredible efforts, our communities and our Nation are stronger, safer, and more resilient.”
