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 →
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 →
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED 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... 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 →
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.
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.
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 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.
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