EMS Memorial Service

Every year, as I have pointed out in the previous post, there are multiple line of duty deaths in public safety. The EMS sector has it's share as well as the fire service and police divisions around the world. The National EMS Memorial service was this past weekend in Roanoke, Virginia. An annual EMS Memorial bike ride to raise awareness and support of the fallen was held ending at the service in Roanoke. NAEMT has a daily log of one of the bike riders posted on its website and also shows alot of other ongoing events you might find interesting. The service is hosted and housed in the 'To the Rescue Museum' in Roanoke. Currently, To the Rescue has no home, they are running low on funds and can no longer afford to pay the rent at the mall they were housed in. I know my site is about fire history, but I think EMS is as much a part of fire history as Dry Chemical extinguishers (not ancient, but a part neverless). We are all brothers and sisters regardless of our training or status (Fire/EMS - paid, volunteer, or combo), our goal is to protect and serve the citizens of our areas.

If you get a chance to check out the exhibits of To the Rescue online Here and if you are able drop them a donation, no matter the size. I would hate to see the exhibits fall into disrepair and never be seen again. The memorial tree needs to be kept on display to honor the fallen EMS workers across the country that are posted on it.

"Remember those who went before us and all who sacrifice every day for the benefit of the public’s health." NAEMT Board member and ride participant Jennifer Frenette (from NAEMT.Org).