To: Board of Supervisors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week May 17-23, 2026
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution designating the week of May 17-23, 2026, as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, with the theme of “Improving Outcomes, Together”.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are a critical part of our community’s public safety system. Every day, EMS professionals respond to urgent calls for help - providing lifesaving care, compassion, and stability during some of the most stressful moments in people’s lives.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is proud of the men and women who serve as EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, nurses, physicians, and support staff across our EMS system. These dedicated professionals work tirelessly to protect lives, reduce suffering, and improve outcomes for residents throughout the county.
In partnership with American Medical Response (AMR) through our EMS Alliance, CCCFPD provides one of the most integrated and high-performing emergency medical systems in the state.
National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week is May 17-23, 2026. This resolution honors local EMS responders (emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, police, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, emergency medical dispatchers, EMS educators, EMS administrators, and others) for the critical role they play in our EMS system.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
EMS Week will not be officially recognized.
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
IN THE MATTER OF recognizing May 17-23, 2026 as EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) WEEK,
WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide compassionate, lifesaving care to those in need twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week; and
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, 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; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating May 17-23, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors does hereby designate the week of May 17-23, 2026, as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. The theme of the 52nd Anniversary of EMS Week is “Improving Outcomes, Together.” We encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.