This year (Year 114 of the Republic of China calendar) marks the 30th anniversary of the implementation of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system in Taiwan. To express gratitude for the dedication and selfless contributions of medical directors and emergency medical technicians nationwide, the National Fire Agency held the 8th “Outstanding Fire and EMS Personnel Awards Ceremony” on the morning of September 9,Deputy Director-General Chien Wan-Yao of the National Fire Agency presented awards to the recipients of the titles “Life Saver,” “First Aid Expert,” “Delivery Specialist,” “King of Rescue,” and “Outstanding Emergency Medical Service Team.”as well as the “Special Excellence (Individual and Team)” awards. Among the honorees were 15 Medical Directors nominated by various Fire Departments for their outstanding contributions to emergency medical services,along with 12 Senior EMT-Paramedics (EMTPs) who received the “Distinguished Service Award for Senior EMS Personnel.” In total, 79 outstanding EMS teams and individuals were recognized. Among them was firefighter Wu En-Shuo, who lost his life while rescuing a drowning victim. His widow accepted the Distinguished Service Award on his behalf, as the entire audience rose to their feet in a standing ovation t圖1、得獎者開心的與簡萬瑤副署長(右7)合影留念o honor his sacrifice.