08/17/2026
Colorado EMS is essential.
Today marks an important milestone for emergency medical services across our state.
Colorado law now formally recognizes EMS as an essential service and an integral part of Colorado’s healthcare infrastructure.
From our largest cities to our rural and frontier communities, EMTs, paramedics, ambulance services, air-medical teams, educators, medical directors and EMS leaders are there when Colorado needs them.
Today, we celebrate that recognition—and everyone who makes Colorado EMS possible.
Officially recognized. Always essential.