Give life, give time, give where it's needed.    In about an hour, you can help save a life right here in your own community. And this season, your donation does even more: for every donor$10 donatedThis vital program supports the   and it helps keep wait times low for everyone. To schedule your donation, visit  For more information and to reserve your spot, go to:    This Giving Tuesday, we invite our community to come together in the spirit that has defined the Ocean Park Volun ...Continue Reading

*Subject:* FW: Approved EMS Advisory Board white papers Good afternoon, On Friday, 11/7/25, the State EMS Advisory Board approved/endorsed the two attachments presented by the State Medical Direction Committee.  Please review your regional patient care protocols and make updates and changes as needed.  Please also distribute these documents (share via email, website, social media, etc.) within your region to all EMS agencies/localities for the widest distribution possible.   Please dis ...Continue Reading

Subject: Autism Response Protocol Training Opportunity Hello Team, please distribute widely!!             Not so long ago, there was a lot of conversation about the regulations regarding Autism Response Training. TEMS is now pleased to announce that we are working with the University of Virginia to host a premiere program. *As this course is part of a research project, there are different training approaches, it will either be completely online, or as ...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.Thank you, Dave * **David Coulling***EMS Regional Field Coordinator*E-mail:  coulling@PROTECTEDOffice: 757-963-0632 x303Toll-Free: 844-757-TEMS (8367) *     Learn your trade, before y ...Continue Reading

*Subject:* Sentara Heart Hospital SBAR- AHA updates     ...Continue Reading

David Coulling*EMS Regional Field Coordinator*Office: 757-963-0632 x303I**Fax: 757-963-2325Tidewater EMS Council, Inc.     /From:*Greg* * *Gregory S. Neiman, MS, NRP, NCEE***  ...Continue Reading

Please note: The Tidewater EMS Council (TEMS) is simply serving as a pass-through for the information below and does not have any additional details. For any questions or concerns, please contact the original sender directly.Thank you, Dave * **David Coulling***EMS Regional Field Coordinator*E-mail:  coulling@PROTECTEDOffice: 757-963-0632 x303Toll-Free: 844-757-TEMS (8367) *     Learn your trade, before you learn the tricks of the trade./ ...Continue Reading

Good afternoon,  Here is the communication provided by the Chair of the Governor’s Advisory Board regarding the Regional EMS Council designation applications. Respectfully, David Long *From:* Kevin Dillard  *Sent:* Friday, October 10, 2025 1:35 PM*To:* David Long  *Subject:* Designation of Regional EMS Councils Update Board members, On October 2, 2025, the Virginia State Board of Health held their quarterly meeting and reviewed a proposed recommendation by the Virginia Department of He ...Continue Reading

*Subject:* Autism Response Protocol Training Opportunity Hello Team, please distribute widely!!             Not so long ago, there was a lot of conversation about the regulations regarding Autism Response Training. TEMS is now pleased to announce that we will be hosting a _hybrid _course.  The In-Person part will be held _November 21st, 2025_ at the TEMS HQ at 1104 Madison Plaza, Chesapeake VA 23320. This free course is part of an ongoing re ...Continue Reading

I’m pleased to share the attached memo from the Virginia Office of EMS, which recommends that Tidewater Emergency Medical Services Inc. (TEMS) be designated as the regional EMS council for Region 7 through June 20, 2028.To summarize:“…we are pleased to inform you that your organization has been recommended to be the designated regional emergency medical services council for Region 7.”This designation means TEMS will continue serving as the managing organization on behalf of the Virginia Office of EMS for the Eastern Reg ...Continue Reading