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Franklin County Salutes EMS Personnel During Emergency Medical Services Week
Commissioners
May 15, 2025
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 18-24, 2025, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are encouraging all residents to recognize the vital role members of the emergency medical services (EMS) network play in safeguarding Franklin County communities 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
The EMS system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, 911 telecommunicators, 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. These individuals – whether career or volunteer – undergo thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills. They fill a gap by providing important out-of-hospital care, including preventative medicine and follow-up care.
“Making a call to emergency services is something most of us hope we never have to do, but it’s a comfort to know there are such dedicated, well-trained personnel to help us in our time of need,” said Franklin County Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst. “We can never say ‘thank you’ enough to show our gratitude for the selfless, humanitarian acts these men and women provide on behalf of our communities and our residents.”
By recognizing the 51st anniversary of Emergency Medical Services Week, the commissioners are urging residents to show their appreciation for the contributions these individuals perform in ensuring the health, safety and well-being of everyone who lives in, works in or visits Franklin County.