Hello all, We all know that dealing with pediatrics is a special challenge.  Join in this VILT to learn how to overcome!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------          With Thanks,Dave*David Keeler, MPA, NRP **Regional Educational Coordinator **for **OEMS Region 7*E-mail: dkeeler@PROTECTEDOffice: 757-963-0632 x305 *I *Cell: 757-576-8199Toll Free: 844-757-T ...Continue Reading

*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 ...Continue Reading

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 e ...Continue Reading

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 ...Continue Reading

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 ...Continue Reading

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 ...Continue Reading

Looking forward to seeing you on Monday the 21st for the CODE-STAT class by Stryker being taught by Scott Wiebe! Monday August 24th  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   ...Continue Reading

*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 curre ...Continue Reading

 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 Sc ...Continue Reading

*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 x303Toll Free: 844-757-TEMS (8367) *I** *Fax: 757-963-2325  Tidewater ...Continue Reading