EMS Week Proclamation
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
“Improving Outcomes, Together”
May 17-23, 2026
WHEREAS, emergency medical services are a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services fills healthcare gaps by providing important, out-of-hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine; and
WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, pre-hospital nurses, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, trained members of the public, and other out of hospital medical care providers; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating the Emergency Medical Services Week; now
THEREFORE, I John Noak, Mayor of the Village of Romeoville, do hereby proclaim the week of May 17- 23, 2026, as EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK - “Improving Outcomes, Together” and commend all of the Romeoville Fire Department Emergency Medical Services personnel who unselfishly administer to the sick and injured in the Village of Romeoville and further urge all citizens to recognize and support our Emergency Medical Personnel.