Consider a career in EMS Education!  *From:* Paul Savage <psavage@PROTECTED> *Sent:* Friday, July 31, 2026 3:01 PM*To:* David Keeler <dkeeler@PROTECTED>*Subject:* TCC Employment Opportunity Hey David!I hope that you are well. We are hiring Instructional Assistants-both EMT and Paramedic for both the Chesapeake and Va Beach Campuses. Candidates can apply by visiting  https://www.tcc.edu/about-tcc/human-resources/Can you get the word out for us? Thanks,Paul  Paul Savage, DHSc ...Continue Reading

*Subject: Town Hall Information: 8/4, PSOC, 6pm-8pm* Good Morning Town Hall Attendees, We are looking forward to the Town Hall with you on Tuesday, August 4th at Chesapeake’s Public Safety Operations Center beginning at 6pm! For those attending _virtually_, click here: https://vae.ms/aug4 For those attending _in person_: 2130 S Military Hwy, Chesapeake VA Thank you,*Valerie Vagts**Performance Improvement Coordinator*E-mail: vagts@PROTECTEDOffice: 757-963-0632 x307Toll Free: 844-757-TEMS (8367) ...Continue Reading

*Subject: Town Hall Information: 8/3, RRMC, 6pm-8pm* Good Morning Town Hall Attendees, We are looking forward to the Town Hall with you on Monday, August 3rd at Riverside Regional Medical Center beginning at 6pm! For those attending _virtually_, click here: https://vae.ms/aug3 For those attending _in person_: 500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News VA. Enter the building at the maroon dot that says Annex Entrance. Thank you,*Valerie Vagts**Performance Improvement Coordinator*E-mail: vagts@PROTECT ...Continue Reading

More and more studies are coming out showing we underdose Pain Management in Pediatrics.  Tune in to this VILT to find out why … and what we can do about it! Email EMSC@PROTECTED to find out more!   ...Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

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