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Incoming Telephone Issue
The Southwest Virginia EMS Council is transitioning to a new phone system.  During this transition, some callers may experience a busy signal when dialing our main office number, (276) 628-4151.  We are aware of this issue and are working to correct it.  If you experience difficulty, please try dialing (276) 206-2108. Read more
Rescue Squad Assistance Fund Deadline

Applications for Rescue Sqaud Assistance Fund Grant funding must be received by the Office of Emergency Medical Services by March 15, 2010. Grant applications must be submitted electronically; however, the original affirmation page with the original signaute of the (1) authorized agent,, (2) fiscal officer, and (3) operational medical director must be received at the office of EMS by close of business on March 15, 2010. If applications or affirmation pages are not received by that date, your applicaiton will be disqualified. Read on for additional RSAF grant information. Please contact the Council office if you need assistance completing or submitting your RSAF gran...Read more

Proposed EMS Regulations Published - Public Hearings Scheduled
Virginia's proposed EMS Regulations have been published in the Virginia Register as of January 18, and the required 60 day comment period has begun.  A number of public hearings have been scheduled across the commonwealth to allow all interested parties an opportunity to ask questions and comment on the proposed regulations.  The hearing date for the Southwest region is February 20, 2010 starting at 10 a.m. located at Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, VA.  Click on "Read More" to view the Regulations and to view a listing of public hearing dates, times and locations.

The proposed EMS Regulations...
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Virginia Pre-Hospital Information Bridge (VPHIB) Implementation - March 15, 2010
As many of you know by now, the Virginia Office of EMS will discontinue the use of its current PPCR (Pre-hospital Patient Care Reporting) program on March 15, 2010 within the Southwest boundaries. If your agency is not prepared to begin using the new internet based system, the Virginia Pre-Hospital Information Bridge (VPHIB), you must do the following before the implementation date. 

We understand, after receiving an email message from Paul Sharpe the OEMS Trauma/Critical Care Coordinator, that the Office of EMS has been very accommodating to requests for brief extentions.  To request an extention -  EMS agencies must contac...
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Trauma Triage Plan Updates
The Southwest Virginia EMS Council has released its revised Trauma Triage Plan (2010) and Trauma Triage Transport Protocol.   Read more
Latest Events
Board of Directors Meeting
March 18, 2010 (6:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
(Meetings) 6:30 p.m. at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon.  This meeting is open to the public.
CISM Team Meeting
March 23, 2010 (6:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
(CISM Meetings) 6:30 p.m. at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.
Board of Directors Meeting
June 17, 2010 (6:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
(Meetings) 6:30 p.m. at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon.  This meeting is open to the public.
CISM Team Meeting
June 22, 2010 (6:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
(CISM Meetings) 6:30 p.m. at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.
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