You know CPR… I know CPR… but can you TEACH CPR??? With this class you sure can! *From:* T Christman <tchristman@PROTECTED>  NCEMS will be hosting an *American Heart Association CPR Instructor Course* - Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 09:00 – 16:00Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983481279902?aff=oddtdtcreator  Location:NCEMS Training Center at 7247 Young St. Machipongo, VA 23405. See attachment for more information.  ...Continue Reading

Hello Team!  Here is some news you can use!!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  GVFRS and LifeEvac have teamed up to offer an airway skills class - "Airways Matter - and so do the skills behind them".Class will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11:00am until 2:00pm at GVFRS Station 1. This is open to anyone who would like to attend for some hands-on training at all levels. Please share the attached flyer ...Continue Reading

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ With Thanks,Region7 EMS CouncilDavid Keeler, MPA, NRP *Regional Educational Coordinator*Office: 757-963-0632 x305 *I *Cell: 757-576-8199 1104 Madison Plaza, Ste 101, Chesapeake, VA 23320*www.TidewaterEMS.org **  ...Continue Reading

Did you know that our Regional Whole Blood Program is sustained by YOU? TEMS – in partnership with The Blood Connection have developed a program to provide Whole Blood in the field.  That means that someone can get a lifesaving transfusion IN THE FIELD! But this program depends on people donating blood.   We have been working hard to make the process of giving an easy and one!  The Blood Connection does monthly blood drives in all the area communities and one of those blood drives will be & ...Continue Reading

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Some in person, hands on training just in time for Spring! With Thanks,Region7 EMS CouncilDavid Keeler, MPA, NRP *Regional Educational Coordinator*Office: 757-963-0632 x305 *I *Cell: 757-576-8199 1104 Madison Plaza, Ste 101, Chesapeake, VA 23320*www.TidewaterEMS.org **  ...Continue Reading

*Please Note:* The Tidewater EMS Council (TEMS) is sharing the information below as a courtesy and is not the originator. As such, TEMS does not have any additional details beyond what is provided.For any questions or concerns, please reach out directly to the original sender listed in the message. *Town of Chincoteague **Emergency Services Department **Position Title: *Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supervisor *Employment Type: *Full-Time *Department: *Emergency Services *Reports To: *Director of Emergency Serv ...Continue Reading

*Please Note:* The Tidewater EMS Council (TEMS) is sharing the information below as a courtesy and is not the originator. As such, TEMS does not have any additional details beyond what is provided.For any questions or concerns, please reach out directly to the original sender listed in the message.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*Town of Chincoteague, Virginia **Director of Emergency Services *The Town of Chincoteagu ...Continue Reading

Repost from the council’s Facebook page: IMPORTANT FEDERAL UPDATE FOR EMS AGENCIES On February 5, 2026, the DEA officially published its long-awaited final rule implementing the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017 (PPAEMA). This rule goes into effect 30 days after publication and provides long-needed regulatory clarity for EMS agencies nationwide.In short: DEA now formally recognizes EMS agencies, EMS medical control, and modern EMS operations involving controlled substances.Key Highlight ...Continue Reading

*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 x303Toll Free: 844-757-TEMS (8367) *I** *Fax: 757-963-2325  Tidewater EMS Council, Inc.1104 Madison Plaza, Ste 101, Chesapeake, VA 23320*www.Tidewate ...Continue Reading