San Francisco Emergency Medical Services Agency

Check out this brief video on recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke, a collaboration between EMSA and our stroke center hospital partners! B - Balance E - Eyes F - Face A - Arms S - Speech T - Time to call 9-1-1

Well, that’s a wrap on another successful SF EMS Awards Ceremony. Congrats to all 9 awardees - the work you do saves countless lives and San Francisco and its visitors are forever grateful! Thank you to everyone who served as presenters and to all who came out to watch the show.

Thanks for everyone who stopped by our stroke education booth at the Heart of the City Farmer’s Market today. Much appreciation to all of our SF Stroke Center partners who trained dozens of people! Happy Stroke Awareness Month. It’s never too late to B.E F.A.S.T.

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Today, we had the pleasure of presenting a M.E.R.I.T Commendation for exceptional clinical judgment, decisive action, and unwavering commitment to patient safety to Community Paramedic Nicolas and SFFD EMT Kevin. Thank you both for your incredible, life saving work! @SFFDPIO

The SF EMS Agency is thrilled to announce the 2026 EMS Award Recipients! Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate someone. Be sure to reserve your seat at the awards ceremony to celebrate with us: bit.ly/2026EMSawards

We are live at SF’s first ever Ambulance Patient Offload Time (APOT) Summit! Gathering together with some of the great minds working in EMS to collaborate and share best practices on getting ambulances back into the field to serve 911 patients in need as quickly as possible.

An important reminder that heat impacts people in different ways. Stay safe out there everyone!

It’s getting hot out there! Be safe and #BeatTheHeat. More info below.

Registration is now open for the 2026 EMS Awards. Reserve your spot at bit.ly/2026EMSawards

The EMSA Team had a great time teaching Hands Only CPR at a train the trainer class with the awesome Construction Training Program cohort @onetreasureisla recently. Thanks to One Treasure Island and @SF_emergency for inviting us!

Worried that you ran out of time to nominate an EMS hero? You're in luck - deadline extended to February 13th! Nominate someone today for a 2026 EMS Award! bit.ly/NominateEMS

1 week to go! Nominate an emergency medical service hero for a 2026 EMS Award! bit.ly/NominateEMS

Now is the time to recognize an EMT, Paramedic, first responder, hospital provider, or community member who has gone above and beyond in EMS! Nominate someone via the official Form by EOD Friday, January 30, 2026. Direct link: bit.ly/nominate2026EM…

🧼 It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week! Clean hands save lives and keep the holidays healthy. 1️⃣ Wash with soap 20 sec 2️⃣ Use sanitizer (60%+ alcohol) 3️⃣ Wash before eating, after coughing/sneezing & after travel Healthy Holidays are the Best Gift. 💙 #CleanHandsSaveLives

Our latest podcast episode featuring the awesome in-service training team at the San Francisco Fire Department is live! Listen to this episode (and all episodes) now at bit.ly/emsPodcast. Subscribe to be the first to know when a new episode drops. @SFFDPIO @SF_emergency

Now is a great time to make sure your bike has the proper lights and reflectors! Be safe. Be seen. Light up your bike at night! For more info, visit bikeeastbay.org/nightriding/

Happy National First Responders Day! Thank you for all you do!

On Wednesday, EMSA had the pleasure of coordinating an obstetric & neonatal emergency drill with @SFBirthCenter, @SFFDPIO, King American, AMR, and @SF_emergency. It was a great day filled with collaboration and learning. Simulations ensure that EMS is ready whatever the scenario!

Thanks to everyone who came out for Sunday Streets yesterday. Our team had so much fun!