Robert Ehrlich

The Forest Service is proud to recognize National Emergency Medical Services Week from May 17 to 23. We honor not only our current Forest Service EMS providers, but those who came before us, especially those who challenged the status quo, recognized the need for organized EMS, and raised the bar for all of us. We will continue to build upon their efforts. As we enter a new paradigm in wildland fire’s organizational structure, we pledge to keep committed to forging a future for the next generation of EMS professionals serving the Forest Service community. EMS Week, established in 1974, celebrates our emergency medical personnel for their important work. This is the perfect time to honor the dedication of Forest Service EMS employees who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services to their colleagues during medical emergencies.