{"id":346,"date":"2016-05-13T18:54:25","date_gmt":"2016-05-13T18:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/?page_id=346"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:54:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:54:32","slug":"ems-officer-i-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/ems-officer-i-2\/","title":{"rendered":"EMS Officer I"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"330\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMS <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Officer <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">1 (<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMSO1) <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Program <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Overview<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Please use this link to submit questions concerning the EMS Officer 1 Program:<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/EducationSupportRequest\">Education Support Request Form<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11736\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/04\/Officer-1-Logo-5x3.25-300DPI-RGB-web-300x155.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/04\/Officer-1-Logo-5x3.25-300DPI-RGB-web-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/04\/Officer-1-Logo-5x3.25-300DPI-RGB-web-768x396.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/04\/Officer-1-Logo-5x3.25-300DPI-RGB-web-1024x528.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/04\/Officer-1-Logo-5x3.25-300DPI-RGB-web.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"604\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">The <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMS <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Officer <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">1 (<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMSO1)<\/span> <span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">program, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">developed <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">by <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Virginia <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Office <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMS<\/span> <span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">in <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">collaboration <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">with <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">State <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMS <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Advisory <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Board&#8217;s <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Workforce <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Development <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Committee<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">serves <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">as <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">entry-<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">level <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">leadership <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">training<\/span> <span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">course <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">for <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMS <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">personnel <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">across <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Commonwealth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"1002\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">This <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">program <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">is <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">fundamental <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">building <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">block <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">in <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">evolution <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">becoming <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">a <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">leader <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">officer <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">within <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">an <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMS <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">agency.<\/span> <span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">It <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">is <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">specifically <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">designed <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">for <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Attendant-<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">in-<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Charge (<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">AIC)<\/span> <span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">or <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">those <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">functioning <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">in <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">a <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">supervisory <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">role <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">on <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">an <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMS <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">unit. <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMSO1 <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">introduces <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">core <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">knowledge, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">skills, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">abilities (<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">KSAs)<\/span> <span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">needed <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">take <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">on <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">formal <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">leadership <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">responsibilities <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">within <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMS <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1026\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Course <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">topics <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1253\">\n<li data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1065\">\n<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1065\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Budgeting <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">resource <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">allocation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1095\">\n<p data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1095\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Human <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">resource <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1140\">\n<p data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1140\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Conflict <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">resolution <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">personnel <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">issues<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1176\">\n<p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1176\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Communication <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">team <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">dynamics<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1214\">\n<p data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1214\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMS <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">administration <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">operations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1253\">\n<p data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1253\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Community <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">government <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">relations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1482\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Participants <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">will <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">gain <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">a <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">strong <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">foundation <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">in <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">essential <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">leadership <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">concepts <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">while <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">developing <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">practical <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">tools <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">necessary <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">manage <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">personnel, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">support <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">agency <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">operations, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">enhance <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">overall <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">quality <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMS <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">service <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1487\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1524\">EMS Officer 1 Course Completion Dashboard<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1339\">The EMS Officer 1 Course was launched in 2016 as a pilot initiative to address the growing need for standardized leadership training within Virginia\u2019s EMS agencies. Since then, the program has expanded significantly, offering multiple classes per year across the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1368\">This dashboard illustrates:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1705\">\n<li data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1400\">\n<p data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1400\">Total graduates since 2016<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1452\">\n<p data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1452\">Annual completion numbers for each program year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1520\">\n<p data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1520\">Continuing Education Units (CEUs) awarded for course completion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1562\">\n<p data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1562\">Number of classes conducted each year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1705\">\n<p data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1705\">Notes regarding CEU changes, including the shift from 16 CEUs (2016\u20132017) to 24 CEUs, and the 2025 update allowing up to 8 Category 1 CEUs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1913\">This data provides transparency, demonstrates program growth, and reflects the sustained interest from EMS providers and agencies, as growing numbers are now requiring this training at the agency level.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/EMSO1Course-Completion-Totals-2016-2025.pdf\">EMSO1 Course Completion Totals 2016-2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1487\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1524\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">On <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">this <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">page, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">you <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">will <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">find:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1964\">\n<li data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1632\">\n<p data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1632\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">A <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">list <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/chatr\/leadership-management\/ems-officer-i\/emso-1-current-course-offerings\/\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">current <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMSO1 <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">course <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">offerings<\/span><\/a><strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">, <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">including <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">class <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">dates, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">locations, <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">registration <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">links<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1964\">\n<li data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1702\">\n<p data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1702\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Downloadable <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">printable <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">course <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">flyers<\/span> <span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">for <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">upcoming <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">classes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1768\">\n<p data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1768\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">A <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">form <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">request <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/g\/evJhkgPzzQ\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">replacement <\/span><\/a><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">certificate <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">of <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">completion<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1833\">\n<p data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1833\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">A <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">form <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">request <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/g\/kCtevEc9k8\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">host <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">an <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMSO1 <\/span><\/a><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">course<\/span> <span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">at <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">your <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">agency<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1875\">\n<p data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1875\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">The <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">current <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">EMSO1 <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">course <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/03\/EMS-Officer-1-General-Information-2025-Update-Website-003.pdf\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1964\">\n<p data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1964\"><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">Sample <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">formats<\/span> <span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">for <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">the <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">two <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">recommended <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">course <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">schedules (<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">2-<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">day <\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">and 4<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">-evening<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\">versions)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\">.<\/p>\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"height: 423px;\" width=\"1059\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/chatr\/leadership-management\/ems-officer-i\/emso-1-current-course-offerings\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11736 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/04\/Officer-1-Logo-5x3.25-300DPI-RGB-web-300x155.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/04\/Officer-1-Logo-5x3.25-300DPI-RGB-web-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/04\/Officer-1-Logo-5x3.25-300DPI-RGB-web-768x396.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/04\/Officer-1-Logo-5x3.25-300DPI-RGB-web-1024x528.jpg 1024w, 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100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/chatr\/ems-officer-i\/emso-1-current-course-offerings\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">EMS Officer I Current Course Offerings<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=qeUKYsFOoE-GQV2fOGxzCfTLNn2qNZxKlyaBs6DjZxVUOUozNEZBUjBPRzVYNEhENEFFN0w3Tk8xVi4u&amp;route=shorturl\">Request for Replacement EMS Officer 1 Course Completion Certificate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=qeUKYsFOoE-GQV2fOGxzCfTLNn2qNZxKlyaBs6DjZxVUQ05VT1RJQ1lQUTJNMUFCQUdOM1hMVFZVUi4u&amp;route=shorturl\">Virginia EMS Officer 1 Course Hosting Request Form<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31480 size-medium aligncenter\" 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