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Inside This Issue 2 Member Achievements

2 VBEMS Promotion, Recognition, and Graduation

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3 VBEMS Recruitment and Retention

3 Orientation

4 VBEMS Operations

5 Courses for Interns/New Members

6 VBEMS Administration

7 VBEMS Training

12 ALS Intern Applications

13 VBEMS Training & Cert

13 Defensive Driving

14 EVOC

15 ALS Release Classes

15 12-Lead ECG Classes

16 CPR Recert

17 BLS CE Courses

20 MCI I & II Classes

21 Enhanced CE Classes

22 Quick Glance Calendar

24 ACLS and PALS Courses

25 Professional Growth and Development

25 Additional Training Links

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27 EMSAT Courses

34 General Information

34 MedWARs

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Our Mission The mission of the Department of Emergency Medical Services is to deliver valued services to the community that preserve life, improve health, and promote the safety of citizens and visitors, who live, learn, work and play in our community while maintaining a sustainable systems approach that is focused on dynamic resource utilization to enhance the overall quality of life in Virginia Beach.

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Virginia Beach Department of EMS Promotion,

Recognition, and Graduation Ceremony March 14, 2013 AT 18:00 HRS

The Virginia Beach Department of EMS Promotion, Recognition and Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Fire/EMS Training Center

located at 927 S. Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. The event is open to all and refreshments will be served following the ceremony. Please join

us in welcoming the newest members of our EMS family!

EMS News is published monthly by the EMS Department for all members of the Virginia Beach EMS system. Submissions must be received by the 17th of the month prior to the issue date. Electronic submissions are preferred.

Fire/EMS Training Center, 927 S. Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

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Released as AIC/Driver

Gary Brinkley, R1, AIC Andreas Klemm, R9, AIC Ryan Sadinski, R17, DR

Patricia Blackshaw, R16, DR James Little, R4, AIC Grant Shear, R14, AIC

Valerie Ceglia, R5, AIC/DR Nicola McMillan, R5, AIC/DR Jessica Shelton, R4, DR

Chiristie Cherry, R9, AIC Jena Skrosky, R9, AIC/DR

Brandon Erickson, R14, DR Hoiming Ng, R2, AIC Michael Soto, R4, AIC Brandy Hettinger, R2, DR Cynthia Potter, R14, AIC/DR Ashley Stires, R14, AIC/DR

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Released as Enhanced Released as Intermediate Travis Wright, 9 Derrick Lawver, E16-B

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Christine Isca, 14

William Shackleford, 5

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Orientation Dates Here are the dates for upcoming Orientation classes for potential new members. All classes will be

held at the EMS Admin office, 477 Viking Drive, Suite 130. Contact the Department Receptionist at 385-1999 to register:

Saturday, Mar. 2 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 6 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Mar. 6 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Apr. 17 10:00 a.m. Monday, Mar. 25 6:00 p.m. Monday, Apr. 22 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 11 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 15 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 20 6:00 p.m.

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VBEMS Recruitment and Retention

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March 5 March 15 Bryant and Statton College Volunteer Fair Tallwood High School Career Fair 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 1:15 p.m.

March 6 March 20 Every 15 Minutes at First Colonial High School Adult Learning Center Career Fair 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

March 6 March 27 ATC at TCC Career Fair ECPI Medical Careers Institute 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

March 28 Cox High School Career Fair

7:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

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OSCAR Online Scheduling System

The OSCAR Online Scheduling System Duty Requests are due by the 10th of the preceding month.

Submit your Duty Requests on www.frompaper2web.com/OSCARTRACK

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Newsletter Update !You should notice a few changes in your Department Newsletter this month, because you asked, the Editors worked to ensure we answered. First, near the center you will notice a calendar of Department activities at a glance. This is our first attempt to make the numerous activities more accessible and easier to find in a monthly calendar format. There is much work to be accomplished and I am looking for assistance to either design a better process or populate this on the internet, maybe with Google calendar. Second, we are attempting to list Department activities and courses out for approximately six month. Many variables are in play as we work with our partners to obtain this information for your planning needs. Please feel free to send requests for Department activities to be listed to our Editors. Finally, we are aligning and formatting both BLS and ALS CE schedules and processes similarly. We have populated the BLS schedule with the classes our EMT students attend after their certification exams so all members may attend if they desire (pre-registration required on a space available basis). The March and April ALS classes are listed by name and the FY14 ALS schedule will be released in the May Newsletter in the similar format with the BLS schedule included within. Thanks for the suggestions. Please let us know how we are doing and keep your suggestions coming in.

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CE Credit and EMS IDs

What do the two items in this articles title have in common? The OEMS has been providing barcoded VDH certification cards for the past couple of years to all providers upon initial certification and recertification. You may have noted that the Department of EMS has been barcoding the reverse of VBEMS IDs for the past year. Beginning in FY14, the Fire Department will also barcode their IDs with this information. This barcode is your VDH EMS certification number and level. This is a unique identifier for all providers. This barcode provides the opportunity to be greener, reduce bubbling errors on the current CE cards and reduce the time from CE class completion to CE credits posting in your OEMS Portal. Therefore, beginning in the first quarter of FY14, all CE programs offered through the Department of EMS will move to only scanned CEs and elimination of the bubble card. At such time, you will have to have a valid and current Virginia Beach EMS or Fire ID properly barcoded or your barcoded VDH state certification to receive CE credit from the Department for programs competed. Please stop by EMS Admin or Training to obtain your new ID (yes, they will check to see if your OSHA, CPR and EMS certification is current.)

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Volunteer ALS Sponsorship and Scholarship

I have been approached recently by several members about advancing their education and certification. Not only am I encouraged by individuals wishing to improve themselves, but I am encouraged that they wish to do it with service to our community. Chief and Deputy actively encourage and support an educated membership in our learning organization. The application period for summer sponsorship and scholarship for ALS education programs leading to EMT Enhanced, Intermediate and ultimately, if you chose, Paramedic certification begins March 1st and ends March 30th. The requirements and process are included within this newsletter and the application is available on the VBEMS.com website under ALS Sponsorship @ TCC.

Still unsure whether you should apply or have questions? Please come meet the training staff and Division Chief Bianco on Tuesday, March 19th 1830 hours at the EMS Training Center for a brief overview and a question and answer session.

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Virginia Beach One of Five U.S. Cities Chosen for CPR Grants From Heart Association and Cities of Service

Goal: Train 5,000 Residents in Hands-Only CPR Virginia Beach is one of five cities nationwide chosen to receive 1,000 Hands-Only CPR training kits that will help turn residents into lifesavers. The winners were announced today by the American Heart Association and Cities of Service, a bipartisan coalition of more than 150 mayors who are committed to using service to address pressing local needs. Other cities chosen are Austin, Texas; Buffalo, N.Y.; Milwaukee, Wis., and Savannah, Ga. In Virginia Beach, the kits will be used to train 1,000 residents. The Virginia Beach Department of Emergency Medical Services will coordinate distribution of the kits for training residents at local events, volunteer rescue squads, community centers, churches, businesses and schools. Those residents, in turn, will each pledge to train at least four additional friends or relatives. The goal is ultimately to train 5,000 people how to perform life-saving Hands-Only CPR

ief Bruce W. Edwards of the Virginia Beach Department of Emergency Medical Services. In the late 1960s, out-of-hospital CPR and in the early 1970s, pre-hospital advanced cardiac care were started in the commonwealth by the volunteer rescue squads of Virginia Beach. We look forward to the Cities of Service Hands-Only CPR grant providing the opportunity to teach CPR to more and more people. We hope this will increase our successful record of The training kit will support implementation of the Cities of Service Volunteer CPR Blueprint, a high-impact service strategy in which cities partner with local healthcare professionals and emergency responders to train volunteers to use the lifesaving Hands-Only CPR technique. The blueprint calls for volunteers who are trained by professionals to teach CPR to at least five other residents, vastly

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vers we have in communities who can act as first responders when citizens go into cardiac arrest. Getting people at a grassroots level to not only learn Hands-Only CPR but to share it with others is one way the American Heart Association is working to ensure all Americans know the simple steps to save a life with Hands- The Hands-Only CPR Training Kit grant program is part of the asupported by a three-year, $4.5 million grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation. The campaign uses public service announcements, social media and a multistate mobile training tour to teach the Hands-Only CPR method. The aim is to double the rate of survival from cardiac arrest by 2020.

ealth and well-being of individuals and families in the communities -Only CPR campaign is a natural

of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. e unnecessarily each year from sudden cardiac arrest and we are committed to do our part to help

Nearly 400,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually in the United States, and 89 percent of Americans die becausscene. Hands-Only CPR is a quick, easy way to save more lives. If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, (1) call 9-1-1, and (2) push hard and fast in the center of the chest. Doing these compressisurvival. C

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ALS Classes Applications !ALS Application Deadlines are now set for the year. If you are interested in taking ALS classes at TCC or need field time for competencies, please make sure your application is submitted within the time frame listed below. For those already certified at the ALS level, you may submit your ALS application for affiliation at any time.!

Summer semester classes: Applications will be accepted March 1 March 30!Fall semester classes: Applications will be accepted June 1 June 30 Spring semester classes: Applications will be accepted October 1 October 31

!***NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED***!Approved Applicants must:!1. Applicant must meet all current Commonwealth of Virginia eligibility requirements. www.vdh.state.va.us/OEMS!2. Applicant must meet all current regional eligibility requirements. www.tidewaterems.org!3. Applicant must be an active member in good standing of the Department of EMS.!4. Applicant must be an Attendant-in-Charge and a released driver with the Department of EMS at the time of application.!5. Applicant must have current CPR certification at the time of application.!6. Applicant must have current Virginia certification as an EMT, EMT Enhanced or EMT Intermediate as appropriate for the course for which they are applying.!7. Applicants for the Paramedic Course must have current ACLS certification.!8. Applicants must have completed all annual Department of EMS training requirements and required protocol updates. 9. Individuals who elect to continue to Intermediate, without being released at the Enhanced level, may request a waiver to be sponsored to Intermediate. !

a. DEMS will not pay for tuition for Intermediate unless the provider is released as an enhanced at time of sponsorship application.!b. Sponsorship will be for one semester. Continuation of sponsorship beyond one semester requires that the student successfully completes Intermediate certification exams.!

10. For sponsorship in the Paramedic program, the applicant must be certified as a National Registry or Virginia EMT Intermediate or Virginia Cardiac Technician.!11. Defaulted training contracts must be rectified prior to application.!

!!Application Process:!1. Applications will be available at EMS Training. 2. Applications will be accepted and processed only at announced times prior to the beginning of each semester/course. 3. The applicant must complete his/her part of the application, including a Release of Information Form, and attach any required copies. 4. The completed application with attachments must be returned to EMS Training or sent to EMSTrain@vbgov.com. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. 5. Applications will be reviewed for sponsorship consideration. Submitting an application does not mean automatic approval. 6. The Chief of EMS will make the final decision on acceptance or denial of all applications. The Chief or his designee must sign all applications. 7. Applicants will be notified in writing regarding the status of the application within a reasonable time after the deadline. 8. The Training Division will assist with registration for sponsored students.

Submit Completed Applications to the EMS Training Center or to EMSTrain@vbgov.com.

!Approved Applicants! Will Complete: NCIC, DMV, and Training Contract Books and Test Fees will be provided to approved applicants. Medical Evaluation and shot records must be provided by the individual.

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WWW.VBEMS.COM/TRAINING

DEFENSIVE DRIVING

EMS members may take only the Saturday DDC course. If you want to get 5 points added to your driving record, the fee is $20, payable in cash, on the day of class, prior the start of class.

The class is free if you do not want the points. You must register at least two days prior to class.

Please call 385-2970 or email emstrain@vbgov.com to register.

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Jun 29 Jul 13 Aug 3 Aug 17

Classes are held from 8:00 am 5:00 pm at Human Resources Training (Building 19 at the Municipal Center).!

BLS Certifications

Initial CPR

March 5 & 7, 2013 6 pm 10 pm June 3 & 5, 2013 6 pm 10 pm

March 19 & 21, 2013 6 pm 10 pm June 10 & 12, 2013 6 pm 10 pm

March 26 & 28, 2013 6 pm 10 pm June 17 & 19, 2013 6 pm 10 pm

March 30, 2013 9 am completion June 22, 2013 9 am completion

April 15 & 17, 2013 6 pm 10 pm July 23 & 25, 2013 6 pm 10 pm

May 20 & 22, 2013 6 pm 10 pm August 20 & 22, 2013 6 pm 10 pm

Call Lynette Dimitry at 385-5053 or email ldimitry@vbgov.com to register. - Jerry Barnes

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EMT Class #2-2013 ( Tue/Thur ) EMT Class #3-2013 (Mon/Wed) First night of class: Apr. 16 First night of class: Jun. 10 End Prior to: Jul. 29 End Prior to: Sept. 23

State Test: TBA State Test: TBA

EMT Class #4-2013 ( Tue/Thur ) First night of class: Sep. 3

End Prior to: Dec. 16 State Test: TBA

TBD October or November accelerated weekday class TRFA

EMT Class #1-2014 (Mon/Wed) EMT Class #2-2014 ( Tue/Thur ) First night of class: Jan. 13 First night of class: Apr. 14 End Prior to: Apr. 28 End Prior to: Aug. 4

State Test: TBA State Test: TBA

TBD January accelerated weekday class TRFA

EMT Class #3-2014 (Mon/Wed) First night of class: Jun. 16

End Prior to: Sep 30 State Test: TBA

EVOC

The Emergency Vehicle Operators Course will be taught on the following days and times: Monday, Mar. 4 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Wednesday, Mar. 6 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday, Mar. 10 8:00 am completion

Monday, Apr. 8 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday, Apr. 11 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday, Apr. 21 8:00 am completion

Monday, May 13 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Wednesday, May 15 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday, May 18 8:00 am completion

Tuesday, Jun. 4 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday, Jun. 6 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday, Jun. 8 8:00 am completion

Tuesday, Aug. 6 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday, Aug. 8 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday, Aug. 10 8:00 am completion

Tuesday, Sep. 3 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday, Sep. 5 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday, Sep. 8 8:00 am completion

Tuesday, Nov. 5 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday, Nov. 7 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday, Nov. 10 8:00 am completion

EVOC certification requires you to attend all three sessions of the course. Saturday/Sunday lunch is at your own expense. Pre-registration is mandatory . Walk-in students will not be able to be

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ALS Release Class Sessions 1, 2, and 3 are required for all EMT-I and EMT-P interns before they are released to function independently (Session 1 is required for ALL EMT-Enhanced). It can be taken at any point during the internship interns are encouraged to take it early because you are not allowed to use equipment such as CPAP until you have taken the class. These classes cover the ALS functions and skills unique to patient care in VBEMS.

Session 1: Combitube, King Airway, Trach Care, CAT Tourniquet, and PEPP

Assessment Triangle

Wednesday, March 13th 8:00 am 10:00 am Wednesday, April 10th 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Monday, June 3rd 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Session 2: CPAP, NG Tube, Glidescope, and Difficult Airway/RSI Overview

Wednesday, March 13th 10:00 am 12:00 pm Wednesday, April 10th 8:00 pm 10:00 pm Monday, June 3rd 8:00 pm 10:00 pm

Session 3: EZ-IO, Melcor Crich Kit, Capnography, LifePak 15 (ALS Hands On), and the

overview of oral boards/practice boards

Wednesday, March 13th 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Wednesday, April 17th 6:00 pm 10:00 pm Monday, June 10th 6:00 pm 10:00 pm

Capnography and King Airway are required for ALL RELEASED ALS providers in the City of Virginia Beach!

12-Lead ECG

All EMT-I and EMT-P providers and interns must take the VBEMS approved 12-Lead ECG course.

Tuesday March 12, 2013 6:00 pm 10 pm Thursday May 16, 2013 6:00 pm 10 pm Pre-registration is mandatory. Walk-in students may not be able to be accommodated. Please register for ALS Release class by calling 385-2970 or by emailing EMSTrain@vbgov.com. For questions, please contact Medic Kim George at 385-2981 or BGeorge@VBgov.com.

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National Registry of EMTs portal to NREMT Certification / Recertification

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Recertification and CE Info

CPR Recert

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 6 pm 10:00 pm

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 6 pm 10:00 pm

Thursday, May 16, 2013 6 pm 10:00 pm

Monday, June 10, 2013 6 pm 10:00 pm

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 6 pm 10:00 pm

Tuesday, August 13, 2013 6 pm 10:00 pm

Pre-registration is mandatory to ensure correct instructor-student ratios. Walk-in students may not be able to be accommodated. Please call 385-2970 or email emstrain@vbgov.com to register.

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Each class gives 4 hours of Category 1 credit. Enhanced providers must also take Session 4 and 26 hours of Category 2 credits. See page 11 for information about ALS CE classes. Pre-registration is mandatory to ensure correct instructor-student ratios. Walk-in students may not be able to be accommodated. Please call 385-2970 or email emstrain@vbgov.com to register.

Medical & Respiratory for EMT-Enhanced (Areas 71, 75, 88)

Tue., Apr. 2 6:00 pm 10:00 pm Wed., Jun. 26 6:00 pm 10:00 pm Mon., Aug. 12 6:00 pm 10:00 pm Tue., Oct. 29 6:00 pm 10:00 pm Wed., Dec. 11 6:00 pm 10:00 pm -Jerry Barnes

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Sat March 2, 2013 8:30am-5pm ACLS Recert 71 2

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Thu March 14, 2013 8:00am-5pm ACLS Recert 71 2

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Fri March 15, 2013 8:00am-5pm PALS Recert 84 2

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March 2013 ACLS and PALS Recert For Paramedics and Intermediates

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Low or reduced cost outside training opportunities for professional growth and development in volunteer management and non-profit administration.

The TEMS Training Calendar http://www.tidewaterems.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&view=month&task=month.

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www.24-7emsnow.com/

Centre Learn (VAOEMS approved continuing education credits site) www.centrelearn.com

Health Stream (VAOEMS approved continuing education credit site) www.hsi.com/24/7ems

Medic CE (VAOEMS approved continuing education credit site) http://www.medic-ce.com/

TargetSafety (VAOEMS approved continuing education credit site) http://www.targetsafety.com

The Response Newsletter from TEMS

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EMSAT is a satellite-based program produced by the Virginia Office of EMS. The program is

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Hidden Hazards Inside of a Vehicle!

DATE: April 4, 2013 TIME: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT COST: FREE

Speaker: Mike Smith is a firefighter/EMT for the Wixom (Mich.) Fire Department near Detroit. He is also an 18-year veteran of the automotive industry in Detroit and is a senior product designer for Lear Corporation. He has designed and engineered structural steel components, interior safety systems and complete seat structures. Smith operates the extrication-focused website Boron Extrication (http://boronextrication.com), where he blends his automotive and fire service experience. He has taught extrication courses in Michigan, Ohio and California, emphasizing current and emerging vehicle technologies.

In the past 10 years, the automotive industry has made many changes to the way vehicles are made and these changes are, in turn, changing the way first responders approach motor vehicle accidents. Air bags are found throughout the vehicle, pretensioners are used in second- and third-row seats, and the seats are starting to resemble those of a jet fighter, with multiple technological enhancements packed into a small package. Automakers are also increasingly using advanced steels like boron to add strength to their body structure, to meet the latest government crash requirements and to reduce weight to improve fuel economy.

Although these developments create a safer vehicle for drivers and passengers, they also create new challenges for rescuers. Fortunately, hydraulic tool makers have stepped up to the plate to produce tools that can cut and spread their way through the strongest body structure on the road today. But rescuers must continue to hone their techniques to use these new tools, while also maintaining awareness of vehicle hazards from bumper to bumper.

This webcast will provide an in-depth look at inner-circle extrication operations

Common battery locations, disconnection options, airbag precautions, advanced steel locations, and techniques to work around and manage these hazards !

How to identify and mitigate high-voltage batteries and cables ! Techniques for managing all the vehicle hazards during an extensive

extrication !

Sponsored by AMKUS

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Join Virginia Beach EMS on the Web 2.0

Be social we are. Join Virginia Beach EMS on our public Facebook site: Virginia Beach EMS for public news and information sharing with each other and our community. Our public web presence for governmental information on VABeachEMS is www.VABeachEMS.com and a good vehicle to direct interested individuals to both volunteer and learn more about our system. Additionally, we have a members only section for discussions at our BeachEMS Yahoo Group as well as the www.VBEMS.com site with training class and course information, this EMS Newsletter and the Rules, Regulations and Policies page. Look for more social connections in the year ahead!

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EMS-7 has the same responsibility and authority as the other supervisors. If you are interested in participating on the EMS-7 team, please contact Capt. Patrick Primeaux at pprimeau@vbgov.com

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