NEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES! ODEMSA, in partnership with Boulder Crest Foundation, is offering 2-Day and 5-Day Struggle Well Training for EMS, fire, and other first responders. Grounded in Posttraumatic Growth principles, the program focuses on transforming struggle into strength and personal growth. Registration is now open for November and December 2026 sessions, with enrollment limited to 25 participants per class.
The Virginia Association of First Responders is hosting The Responder Toolkit: Fall 2026 Continuing Education Event on October 31, 2026, in Oilville, Virginia. This free event offers practical skills for first responders, with no membership required. Lunch will be provided, and registration allows attendees to choose sessions or attend the full day.
Sponsored and hosted by the Old Dominion EMS Alliance (ODEMSA) Ready to start a career or volunteer role in EMS? This hybrid EMT course combines online coursework with in-person skills labs at ODEMSA in Henrico. Graduates are prepared for the National Registry EMT (NREMT) cognitive exam and, after passing, earn both Virginia EMT and National... Continue Reading →
Learn It. Build It. Put It Into Practice. September 29–30, 2026 | Henrico, Virginia | Limited to 16 Participants What if your next simulated patient didn't just look injured, but actually gave responders the visual and clinical clues they should recognize during an emergency? This hands-on, two-day Casualty Simulation & Moulage Course will give participants... Continue Reading →
Nominate an outstanding EMS professional, educator, nurse, physician, leader, or organization for a 2026 Regional EMS Award. Help us recognize those whose dedication, leadership, and service strengthen EMS across our region and the Commonwealth.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
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