Incline Village, NV — During National EMS Week (May 17–23, 2026), the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD) proudly recognizes and celebrates the dedicated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals who provide compassionate, lifesaving care to our community every day.
EMS Week is a national observance that honors paramedics, EMTs, emergency nurses, physicians, and the many professionals who make emergency medical response possible. This year’s EMS Week theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” highlights the collaboration, compassion, and expertise that drive positive patient outcomes and strengthen emergency medical care nationwide.
At NLTFPD, EMS is a critical part of our mission. Whether responding to medical emergencies, motor vehicle collisions, backcountry rescues, cardiac arrests, or assisting during incidents, our firefighter-paramedics and EMTs stand ready 24/7 to provide high-quality emergency medical care when it matters most.
In a mountain community like Incline Village and Crystal Bay, EMS professionals face unique challenges—from severe winter weather and difficult terrain to high visitor populations and remote access incidents—yet they continue to answer the call with professionalism, expertise, and heart.
Recognizing the Faces Behind the Response
This week, we celebrate the NLTFPD employees who dedicate themselves to caring for others in life’s most critical moments. Our firefighter-paramedics bring skill, strength, compassion, and resilience to every emergency, while also serving as educators, mentors, and trusted members of our community. We are proud to recognize their extraordinary service during National EMS Week.
Did You Know?
EMS professionals provide care for a wide range of emergencies, including:
- Cardiac and respiratory emergencies
- Falls and traumatic injuries
- Stroke recognition and response
- Wilderness and remote access rescues
- Motor vehicle collisions
- Behavioral health emergencies
- Public standby and event support
How the Community Can Support EMS
Residents can help support EMS response by:
- Learning CPR and how to use an AED
- Keeping house numbers visible for responders
- Ensuring emergency contact information is up to date
- Creating defensible space and maintaining safe access to properties
- Calling 911 immediately in a medical emergency
This National EMS Week, we invite the Incline Village and Crystal Bay community to join us in thanking the dedicated NLTFPD employees who answer the call with compassion, professionalism, and lifesaving care when it matters most.
A Message from NLTFPD
“EMS is about more than emergency medicine—it’s about people,” said Fire Chief Ryan Sommers. “Our EMS professionals bring skill, compassion, and calm to some of the most stressful moments in a person’s life. During National EMS Week, we recognize and thank them for the incredible work they do every single day.”
Learn More & Stay Informed
National EMS Week was established in 1974 to recognize EMS professionals and the important work they do in communities across the country. To learn more about EMS Week, please visit: https://emsweek.org/
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