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Pediatric Trauma VILT

2026-09-14T16:10:19Z

Hello all,

We all know that dealing with pediatrics is a special challenge. Join in this VILT to learn how to overcome!

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With Thanks,

Dave

David Keeler, MPA, NRP
Regional Educational Coordinator

for

OEMS Region 7

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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October 2026 QTEE

2026-09-14T08:05:32Z

October 2026 Quarterly Training & Education Event (QTEE)
The Tidewater EMS Council (TEMS) Council is pleased to announce the October Quarterly Training & Education Event (QTEE) for OEMS Region 7, featuring two full days of FREE educational sessions and professional development opportunities.
Event Dates
Friday, October 23, 2026
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Event Location
Virginia Peninsula Community College
4601 Opportunity Way
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Special Feature: PTSD 911 Documentary Screenings
As part of this event, attendees will have the opportunity to attend one of two FREE screenings of the award-winning documentary PTSD 911, followed by discussion opportunities focused on mental health and resilience in emergency services.
Screening Times
Saturday, October 24, 2026 – 9:00 AM
Saturday, October 24, 2026 – 1:00 PM
Lodging Information
For attendees planning to stay overnight, TEMS has arranged discounted accommodations at:
Holiday Inn Express Williamsburg North
720 Lightfoot Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Important Reservation Deadline
Discounted room rates are available through September 25, 2026.
Hotel Reservation Link
Tidewater EMS Counsel Booking Link

https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=EX&regionCode=1&localeCode=en&checkInMonthYear=092026&checkInDate=22&checkOutDate=24&checkOutMonthYear=092026&hotelCode=WBGLF&GPC=WNQ&numberOfAdults=1&numberOfRooms=1&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00
Registration
Registration is FREE and available now at:
https://tidewaterems.org/qtee
Simply log in to your TEMS account or create a free account if you do not already have one, then select the classes and sessions you would like to attend.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Space may be limited for some courses and special events. Register early to take advantage of these outstanding educational opportunities and the complimentary PTSD 911 screenings.
We look forward to seeing you in Williamsburg this October!

With Thanks,

Dave

David Keeler, MPA, NRP
Regional Educational Coordinator

for

OEMS Region 7

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: PTSD 911 Screening Announcement

2026-09-10T15:40:25Z

For Wide Distribution….

Tidewater EMS Council Announces Special Screenings of PTSD911 During Regional Quarterly Training Event

The Tidewater EMS Council is proud to announce two special screenings of the acclaimed documentary PTSD911 on Saturday, October 24, as part of its Two-Day Quarterly Training Event being held at Virginia Peninsula Community College.

The event, generously sponsored by Suffolk Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2801, will provide EMS professionals, firefighters, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, healthcare providers, and public safety leaders with an opportunity to examine one of the most important issues facing first responders today: mental health and wellness.

Two screenings of the documentary will be offered:

9:00 AM Screening
1:00 PM Screening

Following each showing, attendees will participate in a facilitated panel discussion examining the impact of cumulative stress, post-traumatic stress injuries, burnout, resilience, and the long-term ramifications of mental health challenges in emergency and prehospital care professions.

You can register to attend this free event at www.tidewaterems.org/qtee

Scroll down to select the events you wish to attend

Distinguished Panel Discussion

Each screening will be followed by a panel featuring respected leaders and advocates from the public safety and healthcare communities.

Panelists will share personal and professional perspectives on recognizing mental health challenges, reducing stigma, building supportive workplace cultures, and strengthening systems that help first responders access care before crises develop.

About PTSD911

Directed by filmmaker Conrad Weaver, PTSD911 is a powerful documentary that explores the hidden psychological toll experienced by firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS professionals, and emergency communications personnel. Through personal stories and expert insights, the film highlights the impact of repeated trauma exposure and the barriers many first responders face when seeking help. The documentary emphasizes that recovery is possible and that meaningful organizational change begins with open conversations about mental health.

The film has been praised throughout the public safety community for helping normalize discussions surrounding post-traumatic stress, depression, burnout, and suicide prevention among first responders. Public safety leaders have described the documentary as an important educational resource that encourages agencies to integrate wellness, peer support, and mental health awareness into everyday operations and training.

Advancing Mental Wellness in EMS

The screenings and panel discussions are designed to encourage dialogue among providers at all levels while highlighting resources and strategies that promote resilience, wellness, and long-term career sustainability within EMS and public safety.

Special Recognition

The Tidewater EMS Council extends its sincere appreciation to Suffolk Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2801 for sponsoring this important event and for their continued commitment to protecting the mental health and well-being of first responders throughout the region.

Event Information

Event: PTSD911 Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Date: Saturday, October 24
Location: Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hosted By: Tidewater EMS Council as part of its Two-Day Quarterly Training Event
Sponsored By: Suffolk Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2801

Screening Times:

9:00 AM
1:00 PM

For additional information regarding the Quarterly Training Event, please contact the Tidewater EMS Council.

Tidewater EMS Council
1104 Madison Plaza, Suite 101
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 963-0632
www.tidewaterems.org

About the Tidewater EMS Council

The Tidewater EMS Council serves the EMS agencies and healthcare partners of Southeastern Virginia by supporting education, regional planning, operational readiness, quality improvement, and initiatives that advance excellence in patient care and responder safety.

Media Advisory Tagline:
"Who takes care of those who answer the call? Join the Tidewater EMS Council and Suffolk Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2801 for a powerful screening of PTSD911 and an important conversation about mental health, resilience, and wellness in emergency and prehospital care."

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Trauma VILT

2026-09-09T08:10:26Z

Don’t miss out on the incomparable Dusty Lynn!

September 28, 2026. 1900-2100

Category: Trauma

The ABCs and C-ABCs of Pediatric Trauma

Dusty Lynn, RN, BSN, MSc, EMT-P

Pediatric EMS Educator, Board of Directors

MISTI Mobile Integrated Simulation Training Initiative

The injured child can be overwhelming, particularly for clinicians who do not manage pediatric trauma every day. This interactive session keeps the focus on the priorities that matter most, using a systematic approach to pediatric trauma while highlighting the child’s unique physiologic response to injury.

Series Zoom Registration Link

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Nominations Open: 2026 Region 7 EMS Awards — Deadline October 31

2026-09-02T16:35:21Z

Colleagues,

The Tidewater EMS Council is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Regional EMS Awards. Nominations are open through Friday, October 31, 2026.

These awards exist to recognize the people and agencies across our 26 jurisdictions whose work too often goes unacknowledged — the provider who keeps showing up, the educator who built your training program, the telecommunicator who talked a caller through the worst day of their life. If someone in your organization comes to mind, please take a few minutes to put their name forward.

Ten categories are available:

• Excellence in EMS

• Outstanding EMS Leadership

• Outstanding EMS Agency

• Outstanding Contribution to EMS for Children

• Outstanding Prehospital Educator

• Outstanding EMS Prehospital Provider

• Outstanding EMS Tele-communicator

• Physician with Outstanding Contribution to EMS

• Lifetime Achievement in EMS

• EMS Scholarship

HOW TO SUBMIT

All nominations are submitted online at:

https://www.tidewaterems.org/forms/award-nominations

Select your category from the drop-down menu. Each category displays its own criteria and eligibility requirements, along with a set of category-specific questions.

BEFORE YOU START, HAVE THESE READY

• Nominee name, agency, and contact information

• Your name and contact information as the nominator

• Your responses to the category-specific questions

• A high-resolution photo of the nominee

• Supporting documentation — letters of support, articles, commendations

A strong nomination is specific. Concrete examples and a well-written letter of support carry far more weight than general praise, so give yourself enough time to do it well rather than submitting on October 31.

There is no limit on the number of nominations you may submit, and I would encourage you to look beyond the obvious candidates. A flyer is attached — please post it and share it widely with your personnel.

If you have questions about a category or the submission process, contact our office.

Regards,

David Long, MA, NRP

Executive Director

Tidewater EMS Council — OEMS Region 7

David Long
Executive Director

E-mail: dlong@PROTECTED

Office: 757-963-0632 x304 I Cell: 757-739-6035

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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Important EMS Reminder: Hospital Ambulance Entrance Access

2026-09-01T14:40:18Z

EMS Providers,

We need your assistance in addressing an important hospital safety and security concern.

Effective immediately, EMS personnel should not allow family members, friends, or other visitors to enter hospital facilities through ambulance entrances or other restricted EMS access points.

Ambulance entrances are secured areas intended for EMS personnel, patients, and authorized hospital staff. Visitors accompanying or following an ambulance must use the hospital’s designated public entrance and complete the required security screening process.

Please make sure your personnel understand that arriving with an EMS crew does not exempt a visitor from hospital security procedures.

EMS crews should:

Advise accompanying visitors that they must enter through the hospital’s public entrance.
Not badge, escort, hold doors open, or otherwise provide visitors access through secured ambulance entrances.
Direct visitors to the appropriate security screening location.
Contact hospital security when unusual circumstances arise or when assistance is needed.

These procedures are in place to protect patients, hospital staff, EMS personnel, and visitors. Bypassing established security screening creates an unnecessary vulnerability within emergency departments and other secured areas of the hospital.

We ask EMS agency leadership to please share this reminder with all operational personnel and reinforce the expectation during shift briefings and other appropriate communications.

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter and for your continued cooperation with our hospital partners.

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

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Upcoming Stryker CODE-STAT Class

2026-08-21T12:10:15Z

Looking forward to seeing you on Monday the 21^st for the CODE-STAT class by Stryker being taught by Scott Wiebe!

Monday August 24^th The Basic User class is from 0800- 1500 but you can stay for the Advanced User Roundtable…

If you haven’t signed up it isn’t too late!

https://www.tidewaterems.org/events/stryker-code-stat-class

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FW: VHASS Emergency Department Status: Naval Medical Center - Special Advisory

2026-08-20T14:15:19Z

Please Note: Region 7 EMS Council (TEMS) is sharing this information as a courtesy. As we are not the original source, the Region 7 EMS Council does not have additional details beyond what is included here. For any questions or concerns, please contact the original sender directly.

VHASS Emergency Department Status Update

Organization:	Naval Medical Center
Emergency Department Status:	Special Advisory
Indicators:	Additional Indicators
Additional Indicators:	LifeNet EKG Transmission
Comments:	LifeNet computer currently down, ED unable to receive EKG transmissions until further notice
Region:	Eastern
Updated By:	Jessica Peppers
Date/Time Updated:	08/20/2026 02:08 PM

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Last Chance to Register! Hazmat Risks and Response

2026-08-20T13:50:21Z

There is still room for you!

We are offering the same great class at TWO locations!

Please scan the QR code and sign up for either the Chesapeake or the Middlesex County location today!

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, and any other individuals that may find themselves responding to a hazardous material site.

TRANSCAER First on Scene: Hazmat Risks and Response equips emergency responders with the knowledge and skills needed to safely identify hazardous materials incidents, assess risks, protect themselves and the public, and initiate an effective response. Through practical, real-world scenarios, participants will gain confidence in recognizing hazards, using available resources, and making critical decisions until specialized hazmat teams arrive. Ideal for EMS, fire, law enforcement, and other first responders.

We will be offering this class on two separate days, at two separate locations. Scan to register for the class of your choice!

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: Flyers :)

2026-08-18T16:45:19Z

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

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

From: Sullivan, Kristal M <Kristal.Sullivan@PROTECTED>
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 9:57 AM
To: David Coulling <coulling@PROTECTED>
Subject: Re: Flyers :)

Hi David,

Here's the flyer for the PECC Education. It is open to whoever would like to attend they just need to email Sheena to register.

Thanks so much for sharing!

Kristal

Kristal M Sullivan MSN, RN, CPEN, TCRN

President, Virginia State Council ENA
Trauma (TNCC) State Chair

ENPC/TNCC Faculty

TNAC Provider and Instructor
Course Administrative Faculty Committee Member

Cell: 757-334-2617

“Be the Fix in ‘26”

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FW: Lifecare Job Fair

2026-08-18T15:05:22Z

EMS Hiring Fair this week in Virginia Beach.

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

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

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

From: Ryan Petty <rpetty@PROTECTED>
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 2:59 PM
To: David Coulling <coulling@PROTECTED>
Subject: Lifecare Job Fair

Hi David,

If possible, would you mind sharing this job fair LifeCare is hosting this week?

Much appreciated!

Ryan Petty

Vice President of Operations

757.450.4178

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