MUSCATINE, Iowa – Muscatine County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is welcoming families, children, and community members of all ages to a hands-on, educational, and fun-filled day at the 31st Annual Muscatine County EMS Day on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blain’s Farm & Fleet, 330 North Highway 61, Muscatine.
The event gives residents a rare chance to get up close with the people and equipment that keep the community safe. Visitors can explore fire trucks, ambulances, and—pending availability—an AirCare medical helicopter tentatively scheduled to land at 11 a.m. Attendees will be able to meet the flight crew, look inside the aircraft, and learn how air medical teams respond during critical emergencies.
A wide range of local emergency responders and partner agencies have been invited to be on-site and will be offering demonstrations, activities, and safety education for all ages:
Families can expect child-friendly activities, safety demonstrations, and opportunities to talk directly with first responders about their work in the community.
To explore the history of emergency medical services in Muscatine County, visit: MuscatineEMS.
Celebrating EMS Week: May 17-23, 2026
EMS Day also serves as a local celebration of National EMS Week, now in its 52nd year. Sponsored by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), EMS Week honors the EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and emergency responders who serve their communities during life’s most challenging moments.
This year’s national theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together.” highlights the shared mission of EMS professionals to deliver compassionate, life-saving care to every individual they serve.
“Working in EMS is incredibly rewarding,” said Andrew McSorley, Muscatine Fire Battalion Chief – EMS Operations. “It’s a chance to make a real difference in people’s lives. Sometimes, we even save lives. But it’s also emotionally demanding, which is why supporting the mental health and resilience of our EMTs and paramedics is just as important as the care they provide to others.”
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