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First Receiver Operational Training Course - Dry Decon Training

2026-04-24T08:05:19Z

They say the solution to pollution is dilution….. or IS IT?

Firstline is announcing a Dry Decon Training Course using their special wipes that allow you to provide a whole new way of decontamination. Come check out the FUTURE of Haz Mat Decon..

The link to register: https://www.firstlinetech.com/b2bregform/frot/

LICENSE CODE FOR CHKD: CHKD FROT 26

From: Cohen, Abigail <acohen@PROTECTED>
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 10:03 AM
To: David Keeler <dkeeler@PROTECTED>
Subject: First Line Decon

First Line: First Receiver Operational Training Course

This class will be held on May 20 2026 from 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. at CHKD Health Center, 500 Discovery Dr Suite 302 Chesapeake, VA 23320.

Our Dry Decon training equips responders, industrial teams, and emergency personnel with the skills to perform safe and effective dry decontamination. Using FiberTect®, participants learn how to quickly perform bulk removal of contaminants from personnel, equipment, and surfaces, perfect for cold or austere environments where water-based decontamination isn’t practical. Safe for skin, FiberTect® allows responders to act fast without risking additional harm.

Practical, hands-on experience using FiberTect® for rapid dry decontamination
Techniques for effective bulk contaminant removal and safe disposal.
Preparation for real-world scenarios, including industrial incidents, cold-weather operations, and large-scale emergency responses.
Ensure your team can respond safely and efficiently to contamination events, even in environments where traditional decontamination isn’t an option.

The link to register: https://www.firstlinetech.com/b2bregform/frot/

LICENSE CODE FOR CHKD: CHKD FROT 26

When you register, you will have to create an account and then add the license code. Once you register, you will recieve an email confirming that registration, but your home page on First Line will not say "submit" or "recieved."

Abigail Cohen

Training and Exercise Coordinator

Eastern Virginia Healthcare Coalition

Cell: 757-771-0926

RHCC: 844-757-7422

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Upcoming TECC Course

2026-04-22T07:05:17Z

This is the full throttle version!!

If you have not taken the TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care) from NAEMT then you are missing out! It is one thing to be a hero when you have a calm and quiet scene and supportive family members and crewmates by your side, but what if you are in a rapidly changing and de escalating scene!

Sign up today for this HIGHLY DISCOUNTED PRICE for an immersive experience that will improve your medical skills during critical incidents that can save lives and make a difference!

https://www.tidewaterems.org/events/tecc

With Thanks,

Dave

Region7 EMS Council

David Keeler, MPA, NRP
Regional Educational Coordinator

E-mail: dkeeler@PROTECTED

Office: 757-963-0632 x305 I Cell: 757-576-8199

Toll 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

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VA Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Summit

2026-04-20T08:35:19Z

Get ready to ‘get ready’ during this great preparedness class…

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From: "Woods, Gregory (VDH)" <Gregory.Woods@PROTECTED>

Date: 4/17/26 9:22 AM (GMT-05:00)

Subject: Fw: Disseminate to area EMS

Colleagues:

Please see the below information. We just received this from our partners at VHHA so we apologize for not including it in yesterday's email; however, the information and event both look beneficial. Please distribute as you deem appropriate.

The 2026 Virginia Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Summit will be hosted at The Westin-Richmond on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Please share across EMS distribution channels that we are offering 6-hours of of EMS Continuing Education (CE) Credits – 3.5 hours of Operations and 2.5 hours of Category-2. To obtain EMS CE’s we ask attendees to please download the “Virginia OEMS” mobile app (https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/23/2023/08/Virginia-OEMS-App-Quick-Guide-August-2023.pdf search “Virginia OEMS” in your device’s app store) so they may be awarded the credit hours for attendance. At the end of each session, their QR-code will be scanned by the EMS Education Coordinator at the back of the room. Any questions can be shared via e-mail to megan.middleton@PROTECTED or preparedness@PROTECTED.

This year’s theme, The Preparedness Crossroads: Integrating Legacy Challenges with Emerging Global Threats, recognizes the growing intersection of traditional healthcare challenges and emerging global threats. Whether your focus is operations, clinical care, supply chain, emergency management, or risk, the agenda offers incredible value. Join hundreds of healthcare professionals from across Virginia for a day of insight, collaboration, and practical takeaways.

Additional event details and registration can be found here: https://web.cvent.com/event/aa03e005-7ad9-4527-add3-7d9c10184d88/summary

Please let me know if any additional information is needed.

Thank you!

Matthew T. Allen

Assistant Director, Emergency Preparedness

Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association

4200, Innslake Drive, Suite 203

Glen Allen, VA 23060

P.O. Box 31394

Richmond, VA 23294

mallen@PROTECTED

Office: (804) 297-3555

Mobile: (804) 240-5350

vhha.com

Greg Woods, PhD, EMT-I
Regional Coordinator
Office of Emergency Medical Services

Phone: (804) 314-2704

Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor Street
Richmond, VA 23219

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Exciting New Opportunity!

2026-04-15T16:40:15Z

Ever hear the phrase “write it down or it didn’t happen”?

Every worry that what you type will haunt you for 7 years in a court of law!

Rest Easy! Sign up for this critical class and know exactly what to say and how to say it!

From: Valerie Vagts <vagts@PROTECTED>
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 4:25 PM
To: Valerie Vagts <vagts@PROTECTED>
Cc: Loreti, Amanda (VDH) <Amanda.Loreti@PROTECTED>
Subject: In-Person Training Opportunity 4.20.26

Ever wondered if the way you write your ePCR reports is accurate or the way it was intended to be completed?!?

Come learn directly from OEMS associate, Amanda Loreti!

This training is being held on Monday, 4/20/26 at the VB Fire Training Center from 9am-3pm with a break for lunch – we recommend using this break to network. You will get 5 hours of CEU. Attire is business casual. Please register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/GfPEpTk1zx

Or register by scanning this QR code:

Valerie Vagts
Perfomance Improvement Coordinator

E-mail: vagts@PROTECTED

Office: 757-963-0632 x307

Toll 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

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April 27 VILT

2026-04-09T07:35:14Z

Now that you are done with your Spring Break and filing your taxes…. Its time to think of the children!

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Edutainment Consulting and Seminars

Virginia OEMS Approved VILT Training

By Dusty Lynn and Bob Page

Series Zoom Registration Link

April 27, 2026. 1900-2100

Category: Pediatrics

Topic: Pediatric Emergency Assessment

Scott DeBoer RN, MSN, CPEN, EMT-P, is an international pediatric seminar leader and nurse consultant with over 30 years of nursing experience who obtained his master’s degree in emergency/critical care nursing from Purdue University.

For over 25 years, Scott has worked in neonatal/pediatric/adult flight nursing, as well as holding staff nurse positions in intensive care and emergency/trauma nursing. He has also taught as a clinical nursing instructor at Purdue University and is a member of ENA and ASTNA. In addition, Scott serves as a legal nurse consultant with various national law firms as an expert witness for nursing and EMS malpractice issues.

Scott has written well over 100 pediatric and critical care articles for Neonatal Network, Critical Care Nurse, Journal of Emergency Nursing, AirMed, Emergency Medical Services, Air-Medical Journal, and EMS World Magazine. In recognition of his significant contributions in medical transport journalism, he was honored by the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association to be a recipient of their Jordan Award.

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Riverside Stroke Symposium

2026-04-07T12:00:29Z

CVA and TIA events can happen anytime and anywhere to anyone! Stay in the know and find out what is new!

From: Bonniville, Frances <Frances.Bonniville@PROTECTED>
Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 10:27 AM
Subject: Riverside Stroke Symposium

Good morning,

The upcoming 17th Annual Riverside Stroke Symposium is taking place on May 1, 2026.

Registration is now open, and the deadline to register is April 29, 2026.

Please share this information with your teams and colleagues who may be interested in attending.

Please visit https://www.riversideonline.com/health-resources/events/programs/17th-annual-stroke-symposium

for more information.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Fran

Fran Bonniville BSN, RN

Quality & Clinical Outcomes Coordinator

Stroke Coordinator

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital

Office: 804-693-8876

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April 2026 UVA VILT

2026-03-30T07:05:12Z

Another great class coming out of UVA! Spend your tax day with me as we learn about respiratory diseases…

….. it will take your breath away!!!

Dave

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Hello all,

Please see the announcement below, for the upcoming UVA VILT on April 15, 2026, from 6pm to 7pm.

Dr. Nicholas McKean will be lecturing on Respiratory Disease Management.

Please register via the QR code or link on the flyer.

Feel free to share!

Thank you,

Kimberly Pumphrey, AS, NRP

EMS Liaison

EMS Liaison Office

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Autism Response Training Opportunity

2026-03-23T11:20:16Z

Here is an opportunity for some great training in the King William County area!

Contact Capt. Crump for more info!

From: Courtney Crump <Courtney.Crump@PROTECTED>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 10:40 AM
To: David Keeler <dkeeler@PROTECTED>
Subject: Autism Response Training Opportunity

Courtney Crump

EMS Captain, Education Coordinator, DICO

King William County Fire & EMS

7936 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy.

Aylett, Virginia 23009

courtney.crump@PROTECTED

Work Cell: (804) 599-7687

Office: (804) 769-4961

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FW: ED Radios down at Sentara Leigh

2026-03-18T10:25:14Z

Disclaimer: This information is provided by Region 7 EMS Council (TEMS) as a courtesy and did not originate with our office. We are unable to provide further details. Please direct all inquiries to the original sender listed below.

Thank you,

Dave

David Coulling
Senior EMS Regional Field Coordinator

E-mail: coulling@PROTECTED

Office: 757-963-0632 x303

Toll 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

Learn your trade before you learn the tricks of the trade.

From: JILLIAN HOWE <JXHOWE5@PROTECTED>
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:18 AM
To: David Long <dlong@PROTECTED>; David Coulling <coulling@PROTECTED>; TOMMIE J BUCKLEY <TJDAVID@PROTECTED>
Cc: MIYA S KENNEDY <MSKENNE1@PROTECTED>; SCOTT MAYNARD <SXMAYNAR@PROTECTED>; BAILEY MYERS <BXMYERS4@PROTECTED>; KIM TEMPESCO <katempes@PROTECTED>
Subject: ED Radios down at Sentara Leigh

Hi,

The Sentara Leigh radios with EMS are currently down. Can you please ensure that your teams reach out to us via phone at 757-261-1377 until are radios are back up.

We are currently working with Ryan from CarePoint to get back online.

Thank you,

Jillian

Jillian Howe, MBA, MS CCC-SLP

Manager, Patient Care Services

Hampton Roads Mobile Mammography Fleet

Emergency Management Chair

Sentara Leigh Hospital

Mobile: 757-773-6303

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Mid Atlantic MIH - CP Summit

2026-03-17T16:25:14Z

Hello Everyone! Just wanted to bring forward some information for the Mid Atlantic MIH-CP Summit!

Attendance is FREE! You do not have to purchase admission to the main Expo.

May 12 and 13th!

Simply:

Create a TEMS Account if you don’t have one - https://www.tidewaterems.org/auth/register/individual

Go to the MIH Summit Preconference Session - https://www.tidewaterems.org/events/mid-atlantic-mih-summit

Click the classes you want - https://www.tidewaterems.org/expo/mih

With Thanks,

Dave

Region7 EMS Council

David Keeler, MPA, NRP
Regional Educational Coordinator

E-mail: dkeeler@PROTECTED

Office: 757-963-0632 x305 I Cell: 757-576-8199

Toll 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

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FW: [EXTERNAL] Regarding: Wide Area Search

2026-03-17T13:45:19Z

A Note from Region 7 EMS Council (TEMS): We are happy to share this information with you as a courtesy. Please keep in mind that since this message originated from an outside source, we don’t have any extra details. If you have questions, please reach out to the original sender mentioned in the message below.

Thank you,

Dave

David Coulling
Senior EMS Regional Field Coordinator

E-mail: coulling@PROTECTED

Office: 757-963-0632 x303

Toll 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

Learn your trade before you learn the tricks of the trade.

From: Frederick, Sgt Z <zfrederick@PROTECTED>
Subject: Fw: [EXTERNAL] Regarding: Wide Area Search

Can we push out to the team. Free training in Hampton.

From: Sue McManus <Sue.McManus@PROTECTED>
Sent: Thursday, December 4, 2025 12:54 PM
To: Frederick, Cpl Z <zfrederick@PROTECTED>
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Regarding: Wide Area Search

Good Afternoon!

I am including the registration link for the PER 213 Wide Area Search class scheduled in May 2026. I have also attached a course flyer, a step by step process to register on the TEEX website, and a market email template for you to share with other agencies. Of course, registering for a class during the holiday season is usually the last thing on people's minds, but I wanted to get this information out to you to start the process.

Have a good upcoming Holiday Season!

https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=PER213&S=844 [my.teex.org]

Please let me know if I can help in any way to share the class and help people register if needed.

Sue

Sue A. McManus | Associate Training Specialist
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
Emergency Services Training Institute (ESTI)

P.O. Box 40006 | College Station, TX 77842-4006
Office (972) 741-1308, Cell (901) 634-4262
www.teex.org [teex.org]

1595 Nuclear Science Rd, Bldg 95
College Station, TX 77843

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