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 →
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 →
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 →
Celebrate the heroes among us! Nominations are now open for the 2025 ODEMSA Regional EMS Awards. Do you know an EMS professional or team that exemplifies excellence and dedication? Give them the recognition they deserve! Visit our awards page to nominate today and help shine a light on their outstanding contributions. Let's honor those who go above and beyond.
The VCU Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE) is offering scholarships for EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic courses. Qualifying individuals may receive tuition vouchers of up to $4,500. Funding availability and voucher amounts are subject to change, so don’t wait to apply!
Enhance your infection control expertise at the Advanced DICO Training Course during the Central Virginia EMS Expo on February 24, 2025. This free, one-day seminar is designed for experienced infection control officers. Registration closes on January 31, 2025. Learn more and register today!
The 2024 Regional EMS Awards ceremony, held on December 19 at the ODEMSA Conference in Henrico, VA, celebrated exceptional contributions to emergency medical services. The event recognized individuals and organizations for their dedication, innovation, and leadership in EMS, marking the return to in-person celebrations since 2019. Winners are nominated for the Governor’s EMS Awards.
For Immediate Release: October 2, 2024Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.Martinez@governor.virginia.gov Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Executive Order Establishing a First Responder Wellness Office, Increasing Coordination and Support for First Responder Wellness RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order 38, which directs the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to establish an... Continue Reading →
Countdown to Regional Drug Box Transition -DAYS-HOURS-MINUTES-SECONDS This page contains important information updates, resource documents, and helpful tools developed by the Virginia Regional EMS Medication Kit Transition Workgroup to assist ODEMSA's EMS Agencies in successfully navigating the transition from hospital-stocked Regional EMS Medication Kits to agency-stocked kits. Health Systems are moving towards EMS agency ownership... Continue Reading →
The Fall 2024 RSAF Competitive Matching Grant Program will open for applications starting August 1, 2024. OEMS invites nonprofit licensed EMS agencies and other eligible Virginia EMS organizations, as outlined in § 32.1-111.12, to submit their applications by September 16, 2024. Should you require assistance with the application process, ODEMSA is available to provide support.... Continue Reading →
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