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Illinois celebrates Emergency Medical Service Week

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State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (IL) | Representative Wayne A Rosenthal (R) 108th District

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (IL) | Representative Wayne A Rosenthal (R) 108th District

This week, the state of Illinois is celebrating Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Week, an annual event that honors the tireless efforts and significant contributions of EMS workers. These professionals are recognized for their vital role in saving lives and supporting communities on a daily basis.

The EMS Week campaign serves as a platform to express gratitude towards these frontline heroes for their unwavering commitment and dedication. More information about EMS Week can be found at https://emsweek.org/about-ems-week/.

In Illinois, the Department of Public Health oversees the licensing of EMS personnel. Detailed information regarding this process can be found at https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/emergency-preparedness-response/ems/licensing.html.

Several resources are available to support EMS workers, including organizations such as the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, ACEP EMS and Disaster Preparedness, Responder Safety, and the National Association of State EMS Officials.

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