EMS at Paris Junior College

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

🚑 EMS Week 2026 – EMS Remembrance Day

Today we pause to remember and honor the EMS professionals who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Their courage, dedication, and commitment to serving others will never be forgotten. EMS Remembrance Day is a time to reflect on the risks faced by first responders and to recognize those who gave their lives while caring for others.

As we close EMS Week 2026, we remember that “Improving Outcomes, Together” is made possible through the service and sacrifice of generations of EMS professionals.
Please join us in honoring their memory and supporting the families, coworkers, and communities they left behind.

05/22/2026

Enrollment is now open for Fall EMT Basic Programs in both Greenville and Paris. Limited seats available. Please contact our Faculty for further information. Paris Classess Monday/Wednesday 6-10 PM; Greenville Classess Tuesday/Thursday 6-10pm

05/22/2026

🚑 EMS Week 2026 – EMS Recognition Day

Today we honor the dedication, sacrifice, professionalism, and compassion of EMS professionals everywhere.

EMS clinicians are there during life’s most difficult moments—bringing advanced medical care, calm under pressure, and hope to patients and families in need.

From emergency calls and critical care transport to disaster response and community education, EMS professionals continue improving outcomes every day through teamwork, innovation, and service.

Thank you to every EMT, paramedic, dispatcher, educator, preceptor, student, and support staff member who serves their communities with excellence.
Your commitment does not go unnoticed.

05/21/2026

🚑 EMS Week 2026 – Save-A-Life Day

Anyone can save a life.

Today we encourage everyone to learn lifesaving skills that can make a difference before emergency responders arrive. Community education plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes.

Consider becoming trained in:
❤️ CPR
🩸 Stop-the-Bleed
⚡ AED Use
🧠 Stroke Recognition
🚨 Emergency Response Activation

Early intervention saves lives, and strong partnerships between EMS and the public help build safer communities.

As we celebrate EMS Week 2026 and the theme “Improving Outcomes, Together,” we thank the citizens, educators, healthcare professionals, and first responders who work together every day to strengthen emergency care.

05/21/2026

Enrollment Now Open: Fall Paramedic Program - Limited Spots Available (14 Remaining). EMT Basic Certification Required for Advanced Program Admission.

05/20/2026

🚑 EMS Week 2026 – EMS for Children Day

Children are not just small adults—they require specialized assessment, treatment, and compassion.

Today we recognize the EMS professionals who provide exceptional care to pediatric patients during some of the most critical moments in their lives. Pediatric emergencies demand advanced training, calm decision-making, teamwork, and a family-centered approach to care.

From respiratory emergencies to trauma, stroke recognition, and critical illness, EMS clinicians continue working to improve outcomes for children through education, simulation, and evidence-based care.

Thank you to all EMS professionals who bring comfort, skill, and compassion to children and families during emergencies.

05/19/2026

🚑 EMS Week 2026 – EMS Safety Day

Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Today we recognize the importance of protecting EMS personnel both on scene and on the road. Every response presents potential risks, and maintaining a culture of safety ensures that EMS professionals can continue serving their communities effectively.

Whether it is:
🚑 Safe ambulance operations
🦺 Scene awareness
⚠️ Proper PPE usage
📡 Communication and coordination
💪 Physical and mental readiness
Safety must remain at the center of every call.

As EMS continues advancing through innovations such as prehospital blood administration and improved stroke systems of care, we must also continue strengthening the systems that protect our responders.

Thank you to all EMS professionals who put safety first while answering the call every day.

05/18/2026

🚑 EMS Week 2026 – Education Day

EMS is built on continuous learning, training, and professional growth.
From the classroom to clinical rotations, simulation labs to continuing education, EMS professionals dedicate countless hours to mastering lifesaving skills and advancing patient care. Education is what prepares clinicians to make critical decisions in high-stress situations when seconds matter most.

This year we also recognize the importance of advancing education in key initiatives such as:
🩸 Prehospital blood transfusion
🧠 Early stroke recognition
💚 Mental health awareness and resilience for EMS professionals
“Improving Outcomes, Together” begins with investing in knowledge, training, and the next generation of EMS clinicians.

Thank you to all EMS educators, preceptors, training officers, and students who continue pushing the profession forward every day.

05/17/2026

🚑 EMS Week 2026 – Health, Wellness, & Resilience Day

Today we recognize the importance of caring for the caregivers.
Emergency Medical Services professionals face physical, emotional, and mental challenges every day while serving their communities. Health, wellness, and resilience are essential to sustaining the strength of our EMS workforce and ensuring the highest level of patient care.

This year’s EMS Week theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” reminds us that strong clinicians create stronger outcomes for patients, families, and communities. Enhanced mental health resources, peer support, wellness initiatives, and resilience training continue to play a critical role in the future of EMS.

To all EMS professionals: thank you for your dedication, compassion, and sacrifice. Take time today to prioritize your own health and wellness—you matter too.