National EMS Week

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Emergency Medical Services Week, or EMS Week, was first authorized by President Gerald Ford in 1974.  EMS Week celebrates EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our community. EMS Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line."

EMS Week occurs every year during the month of May, and is recognized by Pitt County Emergency Management (PCEM) through a full week of activities designed to educate the public on the subjects EMS personnel, the EMS system, and the often unrecognized elements of emergency medicine.  These efforts usually include:

  • A Proclamation from the Pitt County Board of Commissioners
  • Featured graphics on the Pitt County Website
  • Special posts on the County and PCEM Social Media pages
  • Special programming on PittTV (Suddenlink Cable - channel 13)

Check back to this page often, as it will be updated with specific details as the EMS week gets closer.

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