Recent News
Nasal Naloxone for EMS Agencies – Fall 2018 Cycle – GRANT OPPORTUNITY
The Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services is announcing a NO COST grant opportunity for licensed EMS agencies to receive nasal naloxone from November 26, 2018 to March … [Read More...]
Employment Opportunity: Emergency Communications Telecommunicator, Full Time – City of Waynesboro
Emergency Communications Telecommunicator, Full Time – City of Waynesboro Department of Emergency Management Receive 911 calls and dispatch Fire, Police, and Rescue … [Read More...]
The Central Shenandoah EMS Council American Heart Association Training Center provides classes in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Classes are available for the continuing education of healthcare professionals as well as for those needing certifications for other professions.
For more information about upcoming classes or to register for an upcoming class please contact Laurie Cook at (540) 886-3676 or email lcook@vaems.org.
First Responder Network Authority
Signed into law on February 22, 2012, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act created the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). The law gives FirstNet the mission to build, operate … More...
Opioid Crisis
Every day, more than 90 Americans die after overdosing on opioids.1 The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a … More...
