It’s officially EMS Week again! As we celebrate the 2024 designation, we encourage you to consider how much you’ve grown in your profession over the last year. What new skills have you acquired? What goals did you meet? What will you challenge yourself to accomplish ahead of this year’s 50th anniversary of EMS Week? It’s important to take advantage of these checkpoints on your career path to celebrate your journey.
On Day 1 of this recognition week, we’re considering the health, wellness and resilience of EMS responders. While you might be able to accurately diagnose every patient you come into contact with, if you don’t make your own physical and mental health a priority, you could be at risk for burnout. So, do yourself a favor and keep tabs on your mental wellbeing.
Check out our “EMS Week – Day 1" video above, as well as an abundance of first responder wellness resources we’ve compiled for more information. How are you kicking off EMS Week this year? Send an email to editor@ems1.com to share your 2024 celebration photos to be included in a later feature!
