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.
ODEMSA Recognizes the 2024 Regional EMS Award Recipients
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 Governorโs EMS Awards.
New Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
The updated CE requirements aim to streamline the recertification process and ensure EMS professionals stay current with the latest evidence-based practices. These changes reflect the evolving needs of the EMS community and emphasize lifelong learning.
Governorโs EMS Award Winners Announced at the Governorโs Mansion
At the 2023 Governorโs EMS Awards, ODEMSA recognized four winners for their exceptional contributions to emergency medical services in Virginia, highlighting achievements in leadership, pediatric care, nursing, and medical innovation.
ODEMSA Recognizes the 2023 Regional EMS Award Recipients
Virtual Event Highlights 13 Outstanding Contributors Across the ODEMSA Region
Siren Slam Cornhole Tournament for Heroes: A Day of Fun, Competition, and Support for EMS Services
Join Old Dominion EMS Alliance on November 18th, 2023, for a thrilling day of cornhole, games, and camaraderie, all in support of our dedicated EMS providers Siren Slam Cornhole Tournament for Heroes Event Page FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Glen Allen, VA โ The Old Dominion EMS Alliance (ODEMSA) is excited to announce the inaugural Siren Slam... Continue Reading →
Governor’s EMS Award Winners Announced at the 42nd Annual Virginia EMS Symposium
Four Regional Level Award Winners Take Home the Gold from the 2022 Governor's EMS Award!
Recognize the Region’s Best – Regional EMS Award Nominations are Open!
Help us recognize the best in the region by nominating a colleague for a Regional EMS Award. Through May 1, you can submit your nomination for one or more colleagues for the chance to receive one of twelve ODEMSA Regional EMS Awards. High School Seniors also have the opportunity to apply for an award along with a $1,000 scholarship.
Measles Awareness
Measles is an acute viral respiratory illness and is one of the most contagious of all infectious diseases. Up 90% of susceptible persons with close contact to a measles patient will develop measles. The virus is transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. Measles virus can remain... Continue Reading →
EMS Clinical Field Rotation Sites
We are happy to announce that we now have a listing of EMS Clinical Field Rotation Sites for the region. If you or someone you know needs to complete field rotations on an ambulance check out this NEW listing!

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