{"id":32222,"date":"2025-11-13T08:58:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T13:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/?p=32222"},"modified":"2025-11-18T13:48:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T18:48:15","slug":"virginia-office-of-ems-announces-retirement-of-accreditation-certification-and-education-division-director-debbie-akers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/2025\/11\/13\/virginia-office-of-ems-announces-retirement-of-accreditation-certification-and-education-division-director-debbie-akers\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Office of EMS Announces Retirement of Accreditation, Certification and Education Division Director Debbie Akers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"abe-section-block\" data-block-type=\"FancyBlockSection\" data-block-id=\"154484102\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/debbie-akers-Headshot-1-e1763491590940.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32223 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/debbie-akers-Headshot-1-219x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>The Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) announces the upcoming retirement of highly esteemed Accreditation, Certification and Education Division Director Debbie Akers, who will be stepping down from her role as of January 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">After 14 years of exceptional service to OEMS and 50 years of dedication to Virginia\u2019s EMS System, her contributions to EMS education have left a lasting and meaningful impact on EMS education across the Commonwealth and throughout the nation.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">During her distinguished career, Debbie has been a cornerstone in the EMS community, serving as an educator, mentor and unwavering supporter for the advancement of EMS education and the continued progress of the EMS system. 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