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\"VirginiaThe Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is responsible for planning and coordinating an effective and efficient statewide EMS system. Our programs and services are designed to assure quality prehospital patient care, from when the call is received by the 911 center to the delivery of the patient to the trauma center or hospital.<\/p>\n

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We've moved!<\/h3>\n
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The Virginia Office of EMS moved to its new location downtown. You can now visit us at 109 Governor Street, Mezzanine Floor, Richmond, VA 23219.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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HIGHLIGHTS<\/h3>\n
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Request for Applications are NOW OPEN for Rural Health Transformation in Virginia<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/a> (click for information)<\/p>\n

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has opened two Requests for Applications (RFAs) under Virginia\u2019s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP):\u00a0Community Paramedicine<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Innovative Maternal Care<\/strong>.<\/span> These funding opportunities will support innovative, community-driven approaches to expand access to care, strengthen local and regional health systems, and improve health outcomes for Virginia's rural communities (click for map<\/a>).\u00a0 The Community Paramedicine program has approximately $3.7 million available with individual awards up to $400,000. The Innovative Maternal Care program will provide up to $1 million per award with $11.6 million available.<\/span><\/p>\n

Deadline October 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET.<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>
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\"\"<\/td>\nDivision of Emergency Operations Changes Name to Emergency Coordination, Health and Operational Support (ECHO)<\/a>
\n<\/b>On July 1, 2026, the Division of Emergency Operations changed its name to Emergency Coordination, Health and Operational Support (ECHO).\u00a0 ECHO embodies the true work done by the Emergency Operations staff.\u00a0 \u00a0While we will continue to build upon and improve our ability to provide state-level emergency response coordination, we will work with both our internal and external stakeholders to determine additional opportunities to provide operational support to EMS agencies and providers throughout the Commonwealth, to include a renewed commitment to our 911 partners and improving provider health, wellness, and safety.<\/span>
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\"\"<\/td>\nOffice of EMS Regional Town Hall Meetings Scheduled<\/b><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(click for additional information)
\nThe Virginia Office of EMS is hosting a series of Regional Town Hall Meetings throughout the state.\u00a0 These meetings provide an opportunity for EMS providers and agencies to hear updates, ask questions, and engage directly with Virginia Office of EMS staff and members of the Designated EMS Council. Please refer back as schedules and information are updated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/strong><\/td>\nOEMS Regions Update\u00a0<\/b><\/a>
\nAs part of the Virginia Department of Health's (VDH) Office of Emergency Medical Services\u2019 (OEMS) ongoing work to enhance Virginia\u2019s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System, we are announcing the recent transition to seven EMS Regions, effective January 1, 2026. This transition is designed to improve the efficiency of EMS operations, reduce administrative costs and improve funding distribution<\/span>. more>><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/strong><\/td>\nOEMS Health and Safety & Mental Health Website<\/a>
\n<\/strong>For first responders, seeking help can be a hard but important first step to getting better. If you or someone you know needs support, mental health tools are just a few clicks away on the updated OEMS Health and Safety & Mental Health website. Browse the revamped Research Library, share with your networks using the Promotional Toolkit, and fill out our Stakeholder Engagement Survey to let us know how else to continually improve our mental health tools. more>><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/strong><\/td>\n2025 Virginia Recertification Requirements<\/a><\/strong>
\nVirginia has adopted the new National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) model set forth by the National Registry of EMTs, with an effective date of October 1, 2023 for all certification levels. While maintaining the NCCP's framework, Virginia's approved plan provides customized details outlining standardized course equivalencies, credit allocations across topic domains, and maximum hours accepted for each course offering. Click here for more information.>><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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109 Governor Street, Mezzanine Floor, Richmond, VA 23219
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