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Franklin County proclaims Emergency Medical Services Week and Emergency Medical Services for Children Day
Summary
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners read and approved two proclamations recognizing Emergency Medical Services Week (May 18–24, 2025) and Emergency Medical Services for Children Day (May 21, 2025). County EMS staff highlighted pediatric readiness and local EMS history during the presentation.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners on May 21 adopted two proclamations recognizing Emergency Medical Services Week (May 18–24, 2025) and Emergency Medical Services for Children Day (May 21, 2025).
A county representative read the formal proclamations to the board and a small public audience, citing the role of EMS providers and the specialized training they complete. In remarks after the reading, an EMS official noted the county’s recent pediatric readiness assessment and said that the last assessment was the first time the county scored higher than the national average, a milestone the department wanted to acknowledge.
Why it matters: Proclamations do not create legal obligations, but the board used the recognitions to thank career and volunteer EMS personnel for day‑to‑day emergency response and to highlight pediatric readiness work that affects the county’s capacity to care for children in emergencies.
Discussion and remarks: Speakers thanked EMS crews for their service and shared brief history about the national observance and local examples of pediatric transports. Board members expressed appreciation for EMS personnel and invited group photos with children who attended the ceremony.
Action: A motion to approve the two proclamations passed unanimously. Roll call recorded affirmative votes from Commissioners Weimer, Meador, Dickinson, Sautomire and Chair Harris.
