Kicking off #EMSWeek2020 with gratitude, appreciation from the nation

During a difficult time for public health, people are using social media to honor EMS providers for their work and sacrifices

May 18, 2020 12:48 PM •

By Rachel Engel

EMS Week 2020 kicked off this week, offering a bit of normality to the surreal reality of the global pandemic. The public health crisis has increased awareness of the hard work and sacrifices made by EMS providers, to the point where the meaning of “PPE” and its importance in the industry is now well known by non-medical professionals, and hazard pay is being debated by members of Congress.

Here is a roundup of photos, videos and appreciation for emergency responders from social media.

Honoring providers during #EMSWeek2020

EMS Advocacy EMS Week Social Media for EMS

Rachel Engel

Rachel Engel is an award-winning journalist and the senior editor of FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. In addition to her regular editing duties, Engel seeks to tell the heroic, human stories of first responders and the importance of their work. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma, and began her career as a freelance writer, focusing on government and military issues. Engel joined Lexipol in 2015 and has since reported on issues related to public safety. Engel lives in Wichita, Kansas. She can be reached via email.