For all attendees of the 2026 EMS Day at the Capitol, we have a group photo and model local news release for your agency's use.

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Agency Logo and Name                      
                                                                                     
For Immediate Release                                                                                      For further information:
February 12, 2026                                                                                                                 Contact Name  

{Agency name or person representing agency} Advocates for Critical EMS Support at Colorado State Capitol

DENVER, CO — On Tuesday, February 10, representatives from {Agency Name} joined emergency medical professionals from across the state for the annual EMS Day at the Capitol. The event gave {Names/Agency} a real opportunity to meet with members of the Colorado Senate and House of Representatives to discuss the increasing challenges of emergency healthcare and the legislative support needed to sustain life-saving services.

The day was highlighted by a formal invitation into the House and Senate chambers. {Agency Name/Person} stood alongside colleagues from 33 other Colorado EMS agencies as legislators read a proclamation honoring EMS professionals for their "selfless service, extraordinary expertise, and unwavering commitment to protecting the lives of millions."

Beyond the morning ceremony, the day focused on the economic and operational future of Colorado EMS. {Names} participated in an afternoon workshop concentrating on how modern ambulance services can bolster financial stability while reducing costs for insurers. Key topics included:

• Treatment-In-Place (TIP): Allowing paramedics and EMTs to treat patients on-site when appropriate, rather than transporting to an ER.
• The Rural Health Transformation Grant: A federal program critical to ensuring residents and travelers in Colorado’s frontier areas have access to care during unexpected emergencies.
• HB26-1069 (The “Availability of Emergency Medical Services Act”): Advocacy for this bill highlights the potential to save between $1.2 and $1.5 billion in estimated annual Medicare costs through TIP and Mobile Integrated Health Care (Community Paramedics).

“{Insert quote about the value of the workshops or the importance of being heard by legislators},” said {Name, Title}.

In a casual evening session at the University Club of Denver, {Agency Name} leadership spoke directly with senators and representatives about the growing gap between EMS funding and rising operational costs. Without legislative intervention, financial instability continues to put emergency access at risk.

About {Agency Name}: {Insert brief 1-2 sentence bio about {Agency Name}’s service area and mission.}

About EMSAC: EMS Day at the Capitol is organized by the Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado. Representing more than 1,600 EMS professionals and 200 organizations, EMSAC has been dedicated to improving patient care through continuing medical education and advocacy since 1973.

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