Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week celebrates the brave and dedicated EMS providers who respond to calls for help during times of crisis and provide the best prehospital emergency care to all people in the Commonwealth. As proclaimed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, EMS Week in Virginia is May 18 – 24, 2025, and this year’s theme is: “We Care. For Everyone.”
Across Virginia, 39,964 EMS providers deliver compassionate emergency care during our citizens’ most critical hour of need. Last year, EMS providers responded to 1.74 million calls for help. That’s approximately 4,754 incidents per day.
EMS in Virginia is built on coordination, innovation and service. This system is comprised of 548 volunteer and career EMS agencies that serve rural, suburban and urban landscapes. It is a network supported by 11 Regional EMS Councils that assist EMS providers across the state who work closely with system partners, hospitals, dispatch centers, health departments and emergency management agencies to deliver lifesaving care every day.
This year’s theme, “We Care. For Everyone.” reflects the inclusivity and commitment to provide a range of medical interventions and support within Virginia’s EMS System. Regardless of background or circumstance, when a call for help is placed, Virginia’s EMS providers stand ready to respond quickly and provide professional, compassionate care.
During this special week, the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services honors the courage and dedication of Virginia’s EMS providers. They are the heroes who show up on someone’s hardest day to provide comfort and lifesaving services. We thank you for caring for everyone and your commitment to Virginia’s EMS System.
Read the Governor’s EMS Week proclamation.
Learn more about EMS in Virginia: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-medical-services/ and National EMS Week: https://emsweek.org/.