Today is EMS for Children Day in Virginia and according to the Virginia Department oif Health is emphasizes the pediatric patient and their required specialized treatment. The celebration takes place during EMS Week with the theme “Where Emergency Care Begins,” and it highlights the importance of first responders who assure quality prehospital care. Last year, EMS providers ib the Commonwealth responded to more than 1.65 million calls for help, which represents approximately 4,520 incidents per day.