Here’s to the quick, the brave, the dedicated. To the special few who selflessly combine heroism and compassion. Here’s to volunteering long hours to serve your communities.

When the call goes out, you are the ones who answer it. Giving up weekends and holidays, but still finding time to teach children about safety and to help with community events.

Lancaster General Hospital Emergency Department & Trauma Center thanks you for your tireless efforts in providing outstanding care to the residents in your communities!

2008 EMS Week Activities

• Friday, May 16
• Tune into WIOV, the Big I-105 during Murf and Casey’s morning show to hear the Lancaster General team preview the EMS Week festivities
  
• Sunday, May 18
• Newspaper ad for EMS Week recognition
• EMS Appreciation Family Picnic, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m., Lancaster County Central Park, Pavilion 21. Catering by Hess’ BBQ, bingo, kids’ games and music, courtesy of WIOV, the Big I-105. Door prizes to be drawn at 3 p.m., compliments of Lancaster Emergency Associates. EMS crew members and immediate families are welcome. Reserve your space early by calling 800-341-2121.
  
• Monday, May 19 thru Friday, May 23
• Round-the-clock lunch available
• EMS Week gift distribution
• Daily featured focus – showcasing topics of interest to emergency care providers
• Watch for EMS Week recognition in the weekly community newspapers and online at www.LancasterGeneral.org.

Each day in May since May 1, Lancaster General Emergency Department & Trauma Center has been thanking local EMS departments across the airwaves! Be sure to tune in to WIOV, the Big I-105 and listen for crew recognition throughout the month.

• May 1 - Brickerville Ambulance
• May 2 - Christiana Ambulance
• May 3 - Conestoga Ambulance
• May 5 - Ephrata Ambulance
• May 6 - Ephrata Hospital ALS
• May 7 - Fivepointville Ambulance
• May 8 - Gordonville Ambulance
• May 9 - Lancaster EMS
• May 10 - Leola Ambulance
• May 12 - Manheim Memorial Ambulance
• May 13 - Manheim Township Ambulance
• May 14 - New Holland Ambulance
• May 15 - Northern Lancaster Co. Medical Transport
• May 16 - Northwest EMS
• May 17 - Providence Ambulance
• May 19 - Reamstown Ambulance
• May 20 - Reinholds Ambulance
• May 21 - Rothsville Ambulance
• May 22 - Susquehanna Valley EMS
• May 23 - Wakefield Ambulance
• May 24 - Warwick Ambulance
• May 26 - White Horse Ambulance
• May 27 - Lancaster General Emergency Department & Trauma Center 

One lucky crew will win a live broadcast from their crew headquarters with Murf and Casey. Winner will be drawn by WIOV on May 30.