EMS Week in Indiana

Gov. Mike Braun proclaimed May 17–23, 2026, as EMS Week (download proclamation), a time when Hoosiers are encouraged to celebrate and honor the work of emergency medical service personnel throughout Indiana.

This statewide recognition is part of the national EMS Week campaign, now in its 52nd year, led by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) and American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The 2026 theme is "Improving Outcomes, Together."

IDHS invites you to learn more about the EMS community in Indiana by hearing from Indiana EMS personnel about why they love their career field, reading recognitions by their peers and watching a few first aid demonstrations.

For more EMS Week content, visit EMSweek.org.

Honoring Hoosiers in EMS

Dozens of Indiana EMS personnel were nominated for recognition for this year's EMS Week. Select the interactive document below to flip through the entries, which are sorted alphabetically by region of the state. To find specific people, after selecting the document, refer to the Table of Contents on the second page.

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Beyond the sirens: Challenges, innovation & the future of EMS in Indiana

In this special EMS Week conversation, Indiana State Medical Director Dr. Eric Yazel and IDHS Executive Director Jonathan Whitham discuss the current state of EMS in Indiana, including workforce challenges, responder wellness, public education and the growing role of Mobile Integrated Healthcare programs across the state. They also explore how EMS continues to evolve beyond emergency response through prevention, community partnerships and innovative approaches to patient care.