Measles is airborne, highly contagious, and present in Virginia. This guide covers clinical recognition, PPE requirements, field response steps, and everything your crew needs before encountering a case.
Measles and EMS: What Providers Need to Know
EMS Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) Workshop – September 1, 2026
Old Dominion EMS Alliance will host an EMS Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) Workshop on September 1, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Henrico. A Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator—sometimes called a pediatric champion—helps an EMS agency strengthen pediatric preparedness and ensure that pediatric considerations remain part of training, quality improvement, policies, protocols, equipment,... Continue Reading →
The Responder Toolkit: VAFR Fall CE 2026
The Virginia Association of First Responders (VAFR) is hosting The Responder Toolkit: Fall 2026 Continuing Education Event on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Oilville, Virginia. This free continuing education event is designed to give first responders practical, real-world knowledge they can use both on scene and beyond. Registration is free, lunch is provided, and VAFR... Continue Reading →
Fall 2026 Rescue Squad Assistance Fund Grant Cycle Now Open
Eligible EMS agencies and organizations in OEMS Region 6 are encouraged to apply for the Fall 2026 Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) competitive matching grant cycle. The Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2026 RSAF Grant Cycle. The program provides financial assistance to eligible Virginia EMS agencies... Continue Reading →
NAEMT Mental Health Resilience Officer (MHRO) Course – September 2, 2026
Old Dominion EMS Alliance is pleased to offer the NAEMT Mental Health Resilience Officer (MHRO) Course on September 2, 2026. EMS professionals routinely work in difficult environments and are exposed to both direct and vicarious trauma. The NAEMT Mental Health Resilience Officer course is designed to help EMS agencies build, strengthen, and support the mental... Continue Reading →
VA EMS Repository Workshop Series
View the schedule Register now Questions? Contact OEMS Learn what the Virginia EMS Repository is, how it supports EMS data reporting, and how to confidently use its tools to improve data quality and meet reporting requirements. Every session below is open statewide — you don't need to attend a session hosted by your own region.... Continue Reading →
Your Voice Matters: Engage at the Region 6 EMS Town Hall
What does the future of EMS in Virginia look like? Find out at the inaugural OEMS Region 6 EMS Town Hall on June 25 at 7 PM. Attend in person or virtually, hear directly from state and regional leadership, and make your voice heard. Register now to attend.
Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) – Spring 2026 Grant Cycle
The Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) has announced the Spring 2026 cycle of the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) grant program. This competitive matching grant supports EMS agencies and nonprofit organizations in Virginia by funding essential equipment, training supplies, special projects, and priorities aligned with statewide EMS plans. Key... Continue Reading →
Strengthen Your Skills in Geriatric Care with CIRCAA
A unique interprofessional development program designed for EMS providers and clinicians who want to lead the way in caring for aging adults with complex needs. The Virginia Geriatric Education Center (VGEC) is now recruiting for the 2025–2026 Creating Interprofessional Readiness for Complex & Aging Adults (CIRCAA) program; a highly interactive, case-based professional development opportunity open to EMS... Continue Reading →
Responding with Compassion
Autism Training for First Responders Course Overview This hybrid course is designed to equip first responders across Virginia with safe, evidence-based, and community-informed procedures for supporting individuals with autism in crisis situations. The course covers topics such as understanding autism, effective communication with individuals on the autism spectrum, de-escalation techniques, locating individuals during wandering episodes,... Continue Reading →
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