To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Grant Colfax, Health Services Director
Report Title: Recognizing May 20, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Children (EMSC) Day
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT resolution designating May 20, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services for Children Day.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
May 20, 2026 is EMS for Children Day. This resolution recognizes the value and accomplishments of our emergency care providers caring for the children in need using our EMS system.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The important work of those providing emergency medical services to the children of Contra Costa County would not be recognized.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
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IN THE MATTER OF recognizing May 20, 2026 as EMS FOR CHILDREN (EMSC) DAY
WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Children supports EMS, the community-based public service whose presence is vital to children in need; and
WHEREAS, the needs of children are different than the needs of adults in medical emergencies; and
WHEREAS, EMS for Children promotes the high-level emergency care given by EMS providers with pediatric emergency skills; and
WHEREAS, EMS for Children assists in the implementation of training for use of advanced technical equipment and services in preparation to save the life of a child; and
WHEREAS, EMS providers are prepared to respond to children who access the EMS system; and
WHEREAS, EMS for Children works with physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators and others to identify and address the issues surrounding the provision of optimal pediatric care; and
WHEREAS, EMS for Children assists in the development of training programs and guidelines for emergency care providers so that children with special health care needs receive timely, appropriate care; and
WHEREAS, it is proper and timely to bring recognition to the value and accomplishments of such dedicated men and women by designating EMS for Children Day; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Contra Costa County, in recognition of this event does hereby proclaim the date of May 20, 2026, as EMS FOR CHILDREN (EMSC) DAY and encourage the community to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.