EMS Impact – Community Education Event

Celebrating EMS Week 2026

Your community. Your EMS. Your lifeline.

Join us during National EMS Week 2026 for a FREE community event focused on emergency medical services, lifesaving skills, family activities, and community connection. EMS Impact is designed to help community members learn more about the vital role EMS plays in rural South Dakota while giving families the opportunity to meet local EMS professionals and volunteers who serve their communities every day.

Whether you want to learn a lifesaving skill, explore emergency vehicles, or simply support your local ambulance service, this event is for you.

Event Details

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Two Locations – One Great Event!

Mobridge Site

Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinics
1401 10th Ave W
Mobridge, SD 57601

Sanford Air anticipated onsite at the Mobridge location, capacity dependent.

Selby Site

Selby Community Center
310 2nd Ave
Selby, SD 57401

What to Expect

• Hands-only CPR & AED education
• Stop the Bleed training
• Ambulance and emergency equipment tours
• Meet local EMS professionals and volunteers
• Family-friendly hands-on activities
• Community health and safety resources
• Opportunities to learn about EMS careers and volunteering

Why EMS Matters

EMS professionals and volunteers are here 24/7/365 — for every call, every mile, and every neighbor. Rural EMS services depend on strong community support to continue providing lifesaving care across South Dakota communities.

EMS Impact is an opportunity to:

• Celebrate EMS Week 2026
• Recognize local EMS teams
• Learn lifesaving skills
• Build stronger community connections
• Support rural emergency medical services

Free Community Event

✔ Open to all ages
✔ Family friendly
✔ No registration required
✔ Come anytime during the event

Questions?

Email: EMS@nesdahec.org

Funding & Partnerships

This event is made possible through the South Dakota Department of Health Regional Service Designation Grant awarded to Northeast South Dakota Area Health Education Center (NESD AHEC) to support local ambulance services and strengthen rural EMS through community outreach and education efforts.

In partnership with area ambulance services, Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinics, SD EMSA District 7, and regional community partners.