Alexandria — May 20 to 26 is Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Week in Alexandria, emphasizing Learning Instructions For Emergencies or L.I.F.E.
May 24 at 9 a.m. the Inova Alexandria Hospital will sponsor a breakfast honoring EMS personnel. Mayor William D. Euille will read the EMS Week Proclamation followed by an award ceremony and special remembrance ceremony for Paramedic Joshua Weissman.
May 25, EMS personnel will set up an informational display at Dulany Gardens, at the intersection of Dulany Street and Ballenger Street near the fountain from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday evening, May 25, the National Memorial EMS Bike Ride’s “Muddy Angels” will be concluding a seven day bike ride honoring fallen EMS providers at the Alexandria Westin Hotel, 400 Courthouse Square.
On Saturday, May 26, EMS personnel will be at the City’s Farmers Market in front of City Hall, 301 King Street from 8 a.m. to noon.
On Saturday, May 26, EMS personnel will be at the Del Ray Farmer’s Market, located at the intersection of East Oxford Street and Mount Vernon Avenue from 8 a.m. to noon.
At all locations EMS personnel will be on hand to discuss the importance of what to do in case of a medical emergency and offer advice on how to prevent these events from occurring.
At all locations EMS personnel will distribute brochures, offer to test blood sugar levels and blood pressures.