May is packed with important safety campaigns and awareness initiatives focused on fire prevention, emergency preparedness, public health, and community protection. These observances give fire departments, EMS agencies, schools, and community organizations valuable opportunities to educate the public and promote safer habits year-round.
ALS Awareness Month
Bike Month
Building Safety Month
Child Passenger Safety Technician Month
Electrical Safety Month
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
- First Responder Center for Excellence
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Mental Health America
Motorcycle Safety Month
Older Americans Month
Stop the Bleed Month
Stroke Awareness Month
Trauma Awareness Month
Water Safety Month
Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend: May 2-3
- National Firefighters Memorial Day: May 3
- National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Arson Awareness Week: May 3-11
Hurricane Preparedness Week: May 3-9
Construction Awareness Week / Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction: May 4-8
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4-8
Nurses Appreciation Week: May 6-12
Home Fire Sprinkler Week: May 10-16
Hospital Week: May 6-10
Police Week: May 10-16
- Peace Officers Memorial Day: May 15
- National Peace Officers Memorial Service