Western Virginia EMS Council, Inc.

06/17/2026

Western Virginia EMS Council in collaboration with the Danville Area Training Center will offer 2 opportunities for specialized pediatric training:

🧸 Pediatric Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (P-TECC)

When children are injured during high-threat incidents, mass casualty events, disasters, or acts of violence, their assessment and treatment require a specialized approach. Pediatric Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (P-TECC) provides EMS providers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, tactical medics, and healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage critically injured pediatric patients in austere, dynamic, and potentially unsafe environments.

This course combines evidence-based pediatric emergency care principles with Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) guidelines to address the unique anatomical, physiological, and psychological considerations of pediatric patients. Participants will learn how to rapidly identify life-threatening injuries, control hemorrhage, manage airway and breathing emergencies, treat shock, and safely evacuate pediatric casualties while operating within a tactical or high-threat environment.

Course Topics Include:

✅ Pediatric MARCH-E Assessment
✅ Pediatric Hemorrhage Control & Tourniquet Use
✅ Airway and Breathing Management in Children
✅ Pediatric Trauma Assessment and Prioritization
✅ Pediatric Triage During Mass Casualty Incidents
✅ Tactical Evacuation and Casualty Movement
✅ Family-Centered Considerations During Crisis Events
✅ Pediatric Shock Recognition and Management
✅ Burn and Blast Injury Management
✅ High-Threat Incident Medical Operations

Who Should Attend?
EMS Providers
Firefighters
Tactical Medics
Law Enforcement Officers
Emergency Management Personnel
Hospital Emergency Department Staff

This hands-on course incorporates case studies, scenario-based learning, and practical skill stations designed to improve provider confidence and preparedness when caring for injured children during critical incidents.

Because children deserve the same level of preparedness and life-saving care as every other patient.

06/15/2026

DON'T FORGET! ALL EMS PROVIDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COME AND PARTICIPATE!

Your Voice Matters – Join the Region 2 EMS Town Hall Meetings! 🚑
Virginia Office of EMS Region 2 invites all EMS providers, agency leaders, educators, partners, and stakeholders to participate in one of our upcoming Region 2 EMS Town Hall Meetings.
These meetings provide an opportunity to:
✅ Share your ideas, concerns, and challenges
✅ Learn about regional EMS initiatives and priorities
✅ Strengthen partnerships across the EMS system
✅ Help shape the future of EMS services in Region 2
✅ Connect directly with EMS leadership and fellow providers

📍 Lynchburg Town Hall
🗓 Monday, June 15, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Central Virginia Community College
3506 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

📍 Salem Town Hall
🗓 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Salem Civic Center
1001 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153

💻 Unable to attend in person? Virtual participation is available through Microsoft Teams.

These discussions are designed to be open, collaborative, and focused on the future of EMS in our region. Whether you're a frontline provider, administrator, educator, volunteer, or community partner, your perspective is important.
Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient EMS system for the communities we serve. See less

06/13/2026

2026 Regional Awards – Nominate Today!

The nomination period for the 2026 WVEMS Regional EMS Awards and Scholarship is open.
Deadline to Nominate: July 31, 2026

Help us recognize the heroes who make a difference every day. Click on each award to access the nomination form. Any questions contact [email protected].

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🏆 REGIONAL EMS AWARD CATEGORIES

• Excellence in EMS – Capstone award for long-time service and dedication to EMS
• Outstanding EMS Telecommunicator/Dispatcher
• Outstanding EMS Educator
• Outstanding EMS Leadership
• Physician with Outstanding Contribution to EMS
• Outstanding EMS Provider
• Outstanding EMS Agency
• Outstanding Contribution to EMS for Children
• Scholarship for Outstanding Contribution to EMS by a High School Senior
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Special Regional Award

The WVEMS Benny Summerlin Award for Service to Local Government
This award honors the legacy of Benny Summerlin, a dedicated public servant who devoted 40 years to EMS before his passing in 2012. Nominate someone who embodies his commitment and service.

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Submit your nominations and help us celebrate excellence in EMS across our region!
http://vae.ms/r2emsawards

06/09/2026

EMS Educator updates have been planned in Region 2 as follows:

Friday, June 19th - 08:00 - 12:00 - The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, Latham Hall
Registration link is: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/virginia-office-of-ems/educator-update-the-inn-at-virginia-tech-and-the-skelton-conference-center

Monday, July 27th - 13:00 - 17:00 - Central Virginia Community College, Merritt Hall. Registration link is: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/virginia-office-of-ems/educator-update-central-virginia-community-college-merritt-hall-room-5118t-hall-room-5118

Future updates are also scheduled and will be posted by OEMS in the near future. The next scheduled will be in September at the ODEMSA office in Richmond.

Educator Updates will meet the requirements for recertification for Education Coordinators and re-endorsement of ALS-Coordinators and EOI's.

06/09/2026

📣 Your Voice Matters – Join the Region 2 EMS Town Hall Meetings! 🚑

Virginia Office of EMS Region 2 invites all EMS providers, agency leaders, educators, partners, and stakeholders to participate in one of our upcoming Region 2 EMS Town Hall Meetings.

These meetings provide an opportunity to:
✅ Share your ideas, concerns, and challenges
✅ Learn about regional EMS initiatives and priorities
✅ Strengthen partnerships across the EMS system
✅ Help shape the future of EMS services in Region 2
✅ Connect directly with EMS leadership and fellow providers

📍 Lynchburg Town Hall

🗓 Monday, June 15, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Central Virginia Community College
3506 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

📍 Salem Town Hall

🗓 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Salem Civic Center
1001 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153

💻 Unable to attend in person? Virtual participation is available through Microsoft Teams.

These discussions are designed to be open, collaborative, and focused on the future of EMS in our region. Whether you're a frontline provider, administrator, educator, volunteer, or community partner, your perspective is important.

Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient EMS system for the communities we serve.

06/08/2026

The WVEMS NRV Training Center will be conducting an in-person AEMT Program starting this fall and ending in Spring of 2027.

06/08/2026

New Senior Field Coordinator Selected!

Western VA EMS Council (OEMS Region 2) is pleased to announce that Mr. Brandan Arthur has been selected to fill the position of Senior Field Coordinator effective June 22, 2026.

Brandan brings more than 15 years of experience in emergency medical services, with a background spanning hospital-based care, interfacility transport, and both career and volunteer 911 systems. Beginning his EMS career locally in Rocky Mount, he has developed a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing providers and agencies across the profession.
A paramedic, educator, and EMS leader, Brandan has dedicated much of his career to strengthening provider education and professional growth. He currently serves as a Paramedic and Education Coordinator in Virginia and is widely recognized for his commitment to mentoring clinicians and advancing EMS education.

Throughout his career, Brandan has remained focused on building a stronger future for EMS through leadership, workforce development, and meaningful educational initiatives. His work emphasizes supporting providers both in training and in practice while fostering the next generation of EMS professionals.

“I’m honored for the opportunity to serve in this role,” said Brandan. “The future of EMS will be built through a collaborative investment in education and provider development. By strengthening our clinicians today, we not only improve the quality of patient care, but also prepare the next generation of EMS leaders.”
"We are excited to have Brandan joining our staff and look forward to his contribution to our region and the future of EMS", states Executive Director Debbie Akers.

Please join us in welcoming Brandan to the WVEMS/OEMS Region 2 Tea