Rivanna-Rappahannock EMS Council

08/05/2026

🌟 Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Regional EMS Awards! 🌟

Do you know an exceptional EMS provider, agency, telecommunicator, or leader making a real difference in our community every day? Now is your chance to celebrate their dedication and honor excellence across EMS Council Regions 3, 4, and 5!

🏆 2026 Award Categories:
Excellence in Emergency Medical Services
Outstanding EMS Prehospital Provider
Physician with Outstanding Contribution to EMS
Outstanding EMS Prehospital Educator
Outstanding EMS Agency
Outstanding EMS Leadership
Outstanding EMS Telecommunicator
Outstanding Contribution to EMS for Children
⏰ Deadline to Submit: September 15, 2026

📱 How to Nominate: Scan the QR code in the flyer and submit your nomination form today!

08/05/2026

Registration is open for the second annual IMPACT Trauma Conference on August 29.

Get ready for a day packed with trauma education, hands-on learning and connection with regional EMS providers, ED nurses and clinical professionals. Attendees will dive into practical topics, sharpen their skills and bring new ideas back to their teams. Topics range from emergency imaging to spinal cord injuries and pediatric trauma care.

Event details
📆 Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
🕢 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
📍Fredericksburg Convention Center
2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Register here >> https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/our-services/emergency-services/trauma-services/impact-trauma-conference/

08/05/2026

Interested in Fire-EMS but don't know where to start?

Join us for our 2026 Fully Involved Rescue Education Academy!

Starts September 10th!

Must be 14 years old to register!

This unique experience will give you a first-hand look into the world of Fire and EMS.

Worried about the physical activity?🏃‍♀️ We cater to the participants abilities so everyone can have a good experience!

Interested in volunteering🙋‍♂️ in the future? This experience will give you the connections you need to get in the game! 🚑🚒

If you have any questions reach out to us here on Facebook messenger!

Louisa County, Virginia
The Central Virginian

08/05/2026

Celebrating Our Top Volunteers for July 2026! 🚒🚑

Every hour volunteered strengthens our community, and these outstanding members went above and beyond during the month of July 2026. Their commitment to serving the citizens of Stafford County is a true reflection of what volunteer service is all about.

👏 Congratulations to our Top 10 Volunteers by Hours Served:

🥇 Michael Hertel (Stafford VFD) – 147 Hours
🥈 Alexander Reed (Mountainview VFD) – 128 Hours
🥉 Thomas Sammel (Aquia Harbour VRS) – 124 Hours
⭐ Jean Helmandollar (Rockhill VRS) – 116 Hours
⭐ Adam Nushin (Falmouth VFD) – 105 Hours
⭐ Iain Woodaman (Aquia Harbour VRS) – 98 Hours
⭐ Ryan Glascock (White Oak VRS) – 97 Hours
⭐ Robert Pauley (Mountainview VFD) – 91 Hours
⭐ Caleigh Jett (Hartwood VFD) – 85 Hours
⭐ Whit Johnson (Stafford VFD) – 82 Hours

Thank you to these volunteers—and to every member who donated their time this month. Your dedication keeps Stafford County safe 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Interested in making a difference in your community? Join our team of volunteer firefighters, EMTs, ambulance drivers, and support personnel today!

🌐 www.staffordfirerescue.com

08/05/2026

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

Welcome, Recruit Class 6! 🚒

Today marked the first day of training for Orange County Fire & EMS' newest recruits.

Join us in welcoming Recruit Class 6 and wishing them success as they begin their journey!

08/03/2026

Medic 1502 from Stafford VFD, proudly staffed by dedicated volunteers, and Ambulance 1502, staffed by our skilled career members, are working side‑by‑side today to keep the Stafford Courthouse area safe. Our community is stronger because of people who step up to serve.

If you’ve ever thought about making a difference, now is a great time to get involved. Apply to become a volunteer at www.staffordfirerescue.com and help support your community!

08/01/2026

⏰ Final PAT Practice Day is almost here!

If you're thinking about a career with ACFR, don't miss your last chance to practice the Physical Agility Test (PAT) before the hiring process.

📅 August 8
⏰ Drop in anytime from 9 a.m. – Noon
📍 ACFR Station 12 (Hollymead)

No registration required. Come test your skills, meet our team, and get ready for your future with ACFR. Learn more and apply at WorkForACFR.com.

07/29/2026

Congratulations to Captain S. Pylant on receiving the 2025 Outstanding Prehospital Provider Award by the Northern Virginia Emergency Response System (NVERS).

Captain Pylant has dedicated over 20 years of service to Stafford County and currently serves as one of our EMS Supervisors. Among other responsibilities, he helped build and currently serves on the county’s Tactical Medicine Team and serves as a mentor and educator to new and experienced providers in our department.