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Fall 2026 Rescue Squad Assistance Fund Grant Cycle
July 21st 2026 EDT
Please forward this information to anyone who may benefit from it.Dear Region 7 EMS Agencies and Organizations,The Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services has announced the Fall 2026 cycle of the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund, commonly known as the RSAF Grant Program.RSAF is a competitive matching-grant program available to eligible nonprofit licensed EMS agencies and other Virginia EMS organizations. Funding may be used to support equipment purchases, training supplies, special projects, and other priorities that ...Continue Reading
Upcoming training opportunity in Lancaster County
July 21st 2026 EDT
Here is a chance for critical training! Remember it is mandated by the Commonwealth of Virgnia that all first responders receive autism awareness training… With Thanks,DaveRegion7 EMS Council *David Keeler, MPA, NRP **Regional Educational Coordinator*E-mail: dkeeler@PROTECTEDOffice: 757-963-0632 x305 *I *Cell: 757-576-8199Toll Free: 844-757-TEMS (8367) *I *Fax: 757-963-2325 Tidewater EMS Council, Inc.1104 Madison Plaza, Ste 101, Chesapeake, VA 23320*www.TidewaterEMS.org ** * *F ...Continue Reading
FW: 2026 IMPACT Trauma Conference.
July 20th 2026 EDT
Here is your chance to make an IMPACT on the world! Sign up today!trauma.mwhc.com *From:* Valerie Vagts <vagts@PROTECTED> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 15, 2026 8:48 AM*To:* David Keeler <dkeeler@PROTECTED>*Subject:* FW: 2026 IMPACT Trauma Conference. Please see below for a wonderful training opportunity at the Fred Expo Dave SeifertEMS SpecialistNREMT-PMary Washington Healthcare703.626.1184This electronic message transmission, including any attachments, contains ...Continue Reading
Virtual Stroke Training Event
July 18th 2026 EDT
Inova is happy to announce a virtual CVA training event.. Register here!https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/21efd43a-b474-4ce6-ad4c-c4b23bf023fa@0a1a57ea-95cf-4b26-ae4d-b186c793574d *Thursday, July 30, 4:00 PM**The Stroke Chain of Survival**Topics:* Acute Stroke Care: Pre-hospital, ED, and Inpatient Optimization.Reviewing stroke symptoms that are difficult to catch: aphasia vs altered mental status. Stroke process and how EMS can contribute to better outcomes for patients. Concerning signs to look ou ...Continue Reading
Fw: VAFR VILT Flyer
July 17th 2026 EDT
If you can't make our July 23rd Quarterly In Person Training on Pediatrics here is a great opportunity being taught virtually by the incomparable Dusty Lynn ..** ...Continue Reading
TRANSCAER First on Scene: Hazmat Risks and Response
July 15th 2026 EDT
No one wants to think about all the potentially deadly scenes we could stumble into on the very next call. Fortunately, we have been contacted by people who DO! TEMS – in partnership with Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad, TRANSCAER, and Downrange Solutions – is happy to host this ‘do not miss ‘ training. A light breakfast will be served! CEU’s for EMS will be provided! This isn’t just for EMS or Fire, this class is designed to reach out to Police, Sheriffs, Animal Control, MIH-CP ...Continue Reading
LVAD SBAR
July 14th 2026 EDT
Breaking news from Sentara Heart Hospital…--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*****QR Codes for LVAD Emergency Management for EMS Providers*7/14/2026*Created by: *Mindy Seigh, BSN, RN, CCTC, VAD-CSenior Heart Transplant/VAD Coordinator *Audience: *Community EMS Providers*S****Situation***Previous QR codes for EMS to use a quick reference for emergency LVAD management from ICCAC no longer functional. ...Continue Reading
October 23rd AND 24th QTEE Call for Presentations
July 14th 2026 EDT
For very wide distribution….--------------------------------------------------------------------------- The summer is almost over! And before the Christmas Rush we are announcing a call for presentations for our Augmented Quarterly Training Event. Many of you are familiar with our Tidewater Healthcare Expo, but did you know we hold a ‘mini expo’ during the other 3 quarters of the year? This year we have partnered with the Virginia Peninsula Community College (4601 Opportunity Way, Williamsburg VA 23188) ...Continue Reading
TEMS July Training Event
July 10th 2026 EDT
Its not to late to jump into our hot summer training! Our July Quarterly Training Event dials in on pediatric focused classes… Come be a part! Free admissionFree lunchFree CE’s! Register today! A HUGE shout out to Laerdal who will be providing a RQI /Lunch and Learn/ featuring their latest equipment for measuring CPR performance in both kids and adults. *Location: *Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue – Station 1, 6595 Main Street Gloucester VA 23061 *0800-1200 **Michael Garnett - **/ ...Continue Reading
Inova Stroke CE Opportunity
July 8th 2026 EDT
Come get the stroke training we all need!! ...Continue Reading
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