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We were honored to pay tribute to the EMS providers who have suffered the tragedy of Line of Duty Death at the EMS Memorial Ceremony in Albany on 9/30/21.

There is growing concern about the welfare of EMS providers across the Nation and in NY. Many suffer quietly from depression, anxiety and PTSD. Many providers have taken their own lives. While many others have attempted, or thought of suicide. Many have been assaulted physically and verbally while doing their jobs this year and that problem is getting worse. We ask you join us to think of all of the EMS providers who are integral part of the fabric of the NYS Healthcare System. They have worked tirelessly through the pandemic as well as narcotic overdose epidemic and continue do so, honorably, stoically, and with humility. All while being underfunded, under compensated, and understaffed.

We offer our people, and our contemporaries across the State this prayer.

Our people, this includes all EMS, are what make us work.

God Bless Our People.

EMS Prayer

As I perform my duty,

Whatever be the call.

Help to guide and keep me safe,

From dangers big and small.

I want to serve and do my best,

No matter what the scene.

I pledge to keep my skills refined,

My judgement quick and keen.

This calling to give of myself

Most do not understand,

But I stand ready all the time,

To help my fellow man.

To have the chance to help a child,

Restore their laugh with glee.

A word of thanks I might not hear,

But knowing is enough for me.

The praise of men is fine for some,

But I feel truly blessed,

That you, oh Lord, have chosen me,

To serve in EMS.

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