Western Virginia EMS Council, Inc.

08/24/2026

🚨 CRITICAL RESPONSE 26 IS COMING! 🚨

Calling all nurses and prehospital providers! Join us on November 7th from 8 AM–5 PM for a full day of critical care education, hands-on learning, and networking.

🚁 The helicopter will be on site!
🚑 Critical care assets will be available to explore!
👩‍⚕️ Meet critical care teams and ask questions about the care they provide!
🍳 Breakfast, lunch & snacks will be provided!

This is a great opportunity to get an up-close look at the resources and teams involved in caring for critically ill and injured patients.

📅 November 7
⏰ 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

👉 Register here or on the flyer with the QR code

https://tinyurl.com/UVAHealthCriticalResponse2026

Don’t miss Critical Response 26! Share this post with your nursing and prehospital colleagues and join us for an exciting day of learning and connection.

08/24/2026

Two great opportunities for virtual AND in person CE!

08/22/2026

An excellent education opportunity in Region 2 for both EMS and Fire providers.

Exited to share the 2nd Annual Women of Fire & EMS Professional Development Conference! One of the driving women behind this effort, Laura Arrington, was one of our instructors for our Female Firefighter Camp this year.

Our Women of Rescue work in our Camp and Conference is all about women supporting women! We are excited to see the work of VFCA Women of Fire, and we will be in attendance at their conference in Virginia. Hope to see you there!

Want to register? https://bit.ly/4pH7Kri

08/22/2026

With cautious optimism, VDH is declaring a formal end to the measles outbreak in Buckingham and Cumberland Counties. Local health departments continue to monitor for measles activity and respond quickly to any suspect cases. There could be people with measles that are not known to VDH.

🔹Measles cases are still spreading throughout the U.S., including nearby states, and globally.
🔹 Vaccination is the best way to prevent measles and future outbreaks.
🔹 VDH continues to recommend that everyone stay up to date on routine vaccinations.

Visit vdh.virginia.gov/measles for more information.

08/22/2026

We are happy to share that both the Legislative and Executive branches of government in Virginia have announced their support for IAM in VA! This joint recognition highlights the importance of vaccination and strengthening immunization efforts across the Commonwealth.

08/20/2026

🏆 2026 REGION 2 EMS AWARDS — NOMINATIONS ARE STILL OPEN!

Every day, EMS providers across our region step up to serve their communities, lead their teams, educate others, and make a difference when it matters most.

Now is the time to recognize those individuals and agencies who go above and beyond.

Nominations are open for the 2026 Regional EMS Awards, including:

⭐ Excellence in EMS
🚑 Outstanding EMS Provider
📚 Outstanding EMS Educator
👥 Outstanding EMS Leadership
📞 Outstanding EMS Telecommunicator / Dispatcher
🩺 Physician with Outstanding Contribution to EMS
🏥 Outstanding EMS Agency
❤️ Outstanding Contribution to EMS for Children
🎓 Scholarship for Outstanding Contribution to EMS for a High School Senior

Nominations are open through September 15, 2026.

Have someone in mind? Take a moment to recognize the people who make a difference in EMS across Region 2.

📲 Submit your nomination:
https://tinyurl.com/WVEMSAWARDS

Awards will be presented at the 2026 Region 2 EMS Awards Banquet.

08/20/2026

There are some things they don't teach you in EMT school.

Like what to say when you have to tell a family their loved one has died.

Learn how to do one of the hardest things EMS providers may ever be asked to do.

wvems.org/vilt

08/17/2026

Enhance your EMS team’s mental health resilience with the NAEMT MHRO Course on September 2, 2026. Limited spots available!

08/17/2026

Upcoming EMS Field Training Officer Development Program hosted by our friends at Martinsville Fire & EMS

Course Description

The EMS Field Training Officer Development Program is an 8-hour course designed to prepare experienced EMS providers to effectively mentor, coach, evaluate, and develop new team members. Through 10 practical modules, participants will strengthen skills in adult learning, communication and coaching, clinical instruction, documentation, evaluation, and building sound clinical judgment. The program also addresses FTO retention and burnout, giving participants real-world tools to become more effective and confident field training officers.

08/17/2026

Upcoming EMS Supervisor leadership training! Thank you to Radford City Fire/EMS for hosting the program.

Course Description:

This focused EMS leadership training combines two essential topics—Decision Fatigue in EMS Leadership and Critical Decision-Making in EMS Leadership. Participants will learn practical strategies to recognize cognitive overload, protect judgment, reduce unnecessary mental workload, identify decision-making biases, and make sound, defensible decisions under pressure.

Designed for EMS supervisors and emerging leaders, this course provides practical tools to help leaders manage the load, protect their judgment, and lead with confidence when the decisions matter most.