2022 EMS Week May 15th -21st – The NLCRPD wishes to thank all of our first responder partners in the EMS Community. These responders are truly deserving of recognition for their kindness, compassion, and caring. These responders are there when you need them no matter what the circumstance.

May 15th -21st is National EMS Week -a recognition established in 1974 by President Gerald Ford. This year’s theme – This is EMS: Rising to the Challenge – recognize EMS practitioners and the important work they do – 24/7/365.

EMS is the public health ‘safety net’…. prepared and equipped to provide the best care available under some of the most strenuous conditions imaginable. EMS practitioners also take an active role in training our fellow citizens on appropriate ‘self’ help/care and how to best survive crisis situations when encountered. The NLCRPD Encourages all citizens to support their local EMS services, many of which are facing fiscal challenges as they carry out their mission .