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This is the official Twitter page of the Virginia Department of Health's Office of Emergency Medical Services. We support Virginia's EMS System.
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Our Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) joins partners across the Commonwealth and the nation in raising awareness and promoting safer conditions for those who protect motorists on our roadways. Read more at https://t.co/oKYXDVYFib
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As proclaimed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, Nov. 17-21, is Virginia Crash Responder Safety Week. Learn about this initiative to emphasize the critical work of emergency responders & the dangerous conditions they face while responding to roadway incidents: https://t.co/8Or6KErYjn
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The Virginia EMS Portal and all applications associated with the portal database (e.g. Mobile App, Course Lookup, EMS Provider Search, etc.) will be down for maintenance Sunday, November 16, from 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. to allow for a PSU Patch Maintenance Deployment.
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Training Opportunity - MGT330 Support that Saves: A Guide to Building and Sustaining Peer Support, Dec. 2-4, 2025, at the Virginia Office of EMS in Glen Allen, Va. Register at: https://t.co/N78DUkM8zw
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❗️Register today for the Virginia Fire Rescue Conference, February 16-21, 2026. Snag your early bird discount before time runs out, VFCA members receive an additional $75 off. 🔗 Learn more and register at: https://t.co/3YUUApy3ow
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If you think someone might be having a #stroke act F.A.S.T. and call 911. Every minute counts if someone is having a stroke. On #WorldStrokeDay learn more about the signs at https://t.co/yhl6TmEB9A
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The Virginia EMS Portal and all applications associated with the portal database (e.g. Mobile App, Course Lookup, EMS Provider Search, etc.) will be down for maintenance Sunday, October 26, from 2:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for an OS Patch Deployment. Thank you for your patience.
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Join our team! The Virginia Office of EMS is hiring an Emergency Operations Division Manager who is a subject matter expert on preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation of large-scale emergency events/disasters. Learn more and apply online: https://t.co/3kwd7oIMKL
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#ICYMI Blue Ridge EMS Council is collaborating with Liberty University, Pegasus Solutions, regional EMS partners, local, state and federal agencies for this regional MCI exercise.
Liberty University is co-hosting the area Mass Casualty Incident drill in association with many regional partners including Virginia Department of Health, Blue Ridge EMS Council, and others. This event will take place on October 9, 2025. For more info:
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Read the updated recommendations for healthcare personnel exposed to or infected with COVID-19 or seasonal flu https://t.co/DIuEhAK7PS
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Training Opportunity - Register today for EMS Officer I at Pipers Gap Rescue Squad, Grayson County, October 25-26, 2025. Register at: https://t.co/g4ilbkVSOA
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It’s officially Child Passenger Safety Week! Every child deserves to ride safely and that starts with The Right Seat. Make sure your child’s car seat fits their age and size by visiting https://t.co/q4YnqWRT9o.
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The Va. Office of EMS announces Wayne Perry, MEd, BS, NRP, as our new Deputy Director of EMS Operations. With 29+ years of EMS leadership experience, he’ll oversee system optimization, emergency ops & regional councils – guiding us to a stronger, unified EMS system for Virginia.
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The Virginia EMS Portal and all applications associated with the portal database (e.g. Mobile App, Course Lookup, EMS Provider Search, etc.) will be down for maintenance Sunday, September 21 from 2:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to allow for an OS Patch Deployment.
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Training Opportunity - Register today for EMSO1 at O.W.L. Vol. Fire Dept. in Prince William County on October 4-5, 2025. Register at: https://t.co/hRDcsWTQFt
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It’s been 24 years since the 9/11 terror attacks and we continue to honor the courage & sacrifice of the first responders who bravely answered the call that day. We remember the victims and everyone impacted by this tragedy. https://t.co/6Jge949TxY
#NeverForget #NeverForget911
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EMS1 is hosting a grants webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. This virtual event includes helpful tips from grant experts, lessons from public safety organizations with grant funding success stories and resources you can put into action. Learn more: https://t.co/jnY3EhyDzh
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Training Opportunity – EMS Officer I, September 27-28, 2025, at Frederick County Fire-Rescue in Winchester, Va. Learn more and register online, at: https://t.co/xRFFdYy5p8
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The Virginia EMS Portal and all applications associated with the portal database (e.g. Mobile App, Course Lookup, EMS Provider Search, etc.) will be down for maintenance Sunday, August 24, from 2:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. to allow for an OS patch maintenance deployment.
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The Virginia EMS Portal and all applications associated with the portal database (e.g. Mobile App, Course Lookup, EMS Provider Search, etc.) will be down for maintenance Sunday, August 17, from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. to allow for a PSU Patch Maintenance Deployment.
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