National EMS Week, May 17-23, recognizes emergency medical services workers. The first EMS Week was designated by proclamation in November 1974 by then-President Gerald Ford. The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians and the American College of Emergency Physicians will lead EMS Week activities along the theme, “EMS Strong, Ready Today, Preparing for Tomorrow.”
Sean Gibson, Dothan Fire EMS battalion chief, believes becoming a firefighter and EMS service worker is one of the best decisions he ever made. After serving in the military for years, Gibson needed to keep the excitement alive in his career choice, and he knew firefighting was something he needed to look into.
“Once I was out of the military, deep down I knew firefighting was for me,” he said.