First Responder Wellness Office

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 →

Regional Drug Box Program Trasition Plan and Resources

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 →

Fall 2024 RSAF Grant Cycle to Open August 1st

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 →

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.

Protocol Update: Shoulder Dystocia (6-4)

PEARL #1 in Protocol 6-4: Shoulder Dystocia has been removed at the request of the ODEMSA Medical Direction Committee. An updated version of this protocol can be found on under "Services" and "Regional Documents/Forms" and on the ODEMSA smartphone app. Click on this post to view the announcement.

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