Congratulations to Joey Hundley on his appointment as Virginia Beach EMS Deputy Chief of Operations. In the mid 90’s, Joey’s active duty service with the United States Navy “submarine fleet” brought him to the Hampton Roads area. While stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, Joey wanted to give back to the community that so greatly supported military…
Visit Virginia Beach EMS Headquarters on January 26th, 2019 for Ocean Park Squad Appreciation Day “Open To The Public”
Virginia Beach EMS is excited to extend an invitation to the citizens of Virginia Beach to come out on Saturday, January 26th to the VA Beach EMS Administrative Office, located on VA Beach Blvd next to the Central Library for our first,”Squad Appreciation Day.” Bring the family out between 1000 hours to 1400 hours and learn about…
VA Beach EMS Basic Life Support Academy 31- On A Journey To Learning Life Saving Skills
On January 10th, 2019, 45 men and women started their journey to earning a certification as VA Beach EMS Nationally Registered EMTs. So why volunteer with Virginia Beach EMS? If you volunteer with Virginia Beach EMS and take the EMT training through the VA Beach Basic Life Support Academy, the student does not pay tuition. The EMT course…
VA Beach Rescue Squad Receives 2018 Volunteer EMS Service of the Year Award at EMS World Expo In Nashville, Tennessee
Recently a team from the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, known locally as Rescue Stations 8 and 14, travelled to the 2018 EMS World Expo in Nashville, Tennessee to receive the 2018 Volunteer EMS Service of the Year award of the year. The Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad has been providing life saving care to the commnity…
VA Beach EMS Volunteers & Career Staff Train To Become “Stop The Bleed” Instructors
Did you know that uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma? The trauma could be the result of serious injury from accidental or intentional harm. A person could bleed out in just minutes if immediate action is not taken to stop the bleeding and anyone with proper training may help to…
One Day Holiday Shop Until You Drop-Support the Kempsville Volunteer Rescue Squad
On December 1st, 2018, between the hours of 9am and 3pm, the Kempsville Volunteer Rescue Squad located at 5145 Ruritan Court, will host their 1st annual Holiday Shopping Bazaar! Come out, find that unique holiday gift. You will be supporting the Kempsville Rescue Squad and help the volunteers raise operational funds. After you shop, take a tour of the rescue…