Welcome to VAVRS

The VAVRS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with an extensive history of assisting and advocating for EMS agencies in Virginia since 1935. Today we represent over 300 agencies with approximately 20,000 members. We are dedicated to meeting the ever-changing demands of emergency medical responders from all backgrounds and experiences. We provide high quality training and a collaborative environment for all emergency medical responders.

VAVRS Important Dates 2024-2025

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Continuing Education Opportunity:  WVEMS Council and Salem Rescue Squad -

November 9, 2024 - Click here for details on registration

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UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Virginia to Host First Responder Wellness Event at Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center - Thursday October, 24th 9:00am - 4:30pm.

Click here for details and registration

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IMPORTANT EMS NEWS

Link to Office of EMS Internal Audit Findings and Fitch and Associates Report - 09-18-24

 

Link to OEMS Final Report Presentation

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***American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor Course***

Saturday, October 26, 2024, 08:00 - 17:00

Roanoke Emergency Medical Services/ Heart Alert Community Training Center Office 374 Day Avenue Roanoke VA 24016

Course fee:$25.00

Students are responsible for obtaining the books and eLearning course. This information will be provided upon registration for the course. To get registered or obtain more information for the course you can email heartalertctc@gmail.com or call the Heart Alert Community Training Center at (540)580-1502

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Click here to view job openings at Wintergreen Fire and Rescue, and Southside Rescue Squad.

 

Campbell County Public Safety is hiring to fill EMT/FF, AEMT/FF, and Paramedic/FF positions.  Click here to view the job annoucement

 

 

 *USFA Releases New Manual on Retention and Recruitment

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/blog/retention-and-recruitment-manual/

*Administration Releases New Manual on Retention and Recruitment Posted: June 15, 2023

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The VAVRS cultivates connections and partnerships between Virginia's emergency medical responders. The VAVRS has several different types of membership including Agency Membership, Supporting Organization Membership and Individual Membership.

 

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2024 VAVRS Convention

2025 Rescue College

2025 Spring BOG

Help Ukraine w/Equipment

German Exchange Program

For Information on Skeep - N - Eat

Click here for Sponsorship Information

Click here for Registration Form

 

VAVRS Pledge to our Membership

The Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads is THE voice of EMS. We advocate for Virginia’s EMS agencies and providers.

We link members and agencies for the purpose of sharing ideas, giving you a voice at the General Assembly, state advisory boards and on state and local committees.

When our members have training needs, they come to the VAVRS. 

When our members need assistance from leadership to budgets they come to the VAVRS. 

We help rescue squads throughout the Commonwealth thrive and succeed so they can provide prompt, effective patient care 24/7 in the communities they serve.

Mission Statement

"The VAVRS shall promote and assist member rescue squads in improving pre-hospital care in Virginia."

Pre-hospital care shall mean providing rescue functions and rendering of emergency care for patients outside the hospital.

The VAVRS shall help its members improve pre-hospital care by:

• Providing training to it members.
• Improving communications and liaisons between agencies.
• Promoting legislation beneficial to pre-hospital providers.
• Providing management and assistance services.
• Promoting and recognizing pre-hospital providers.

Upcoming Events

To view a list of the upcoming scheduled training courses - go to Training > Registration

 

Strategic Plan:

To see the Strategic Plan for VAVRS please click on the plan below:
 

2024-2026 VAVRS Strategic Plan

 

 

Events:

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2025 Spring BOG Meeting

Location and Date TBD

2025 Rescue College

June 6-15, 2025

Blacksburg, VA

2025 FRV Convention

TBD

Virginia Beach, VA

 

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