The Southwest Virginia EMS Council would like to thank all of our region's EMS agencies and providers for their outstanding service to the region.  The dedication and commitment of these heroes insures the health and safety of our citizens, so we honor you for all you do in service of others.

The most recent versions of regional EMS plans (including the Stroke Triage Plan, Trauma Triage Plan, and MCI Plan) are reviewed annually and approved by the Southwest Virginia EMS Council Board of Directors.  The most recent versions of these plans are available for download from this website. The Plans and Protocols section of the website always contains the most up-to-date information. Click on the following link to access this information:  PLANS AND PROTOCOLS.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Regional EMS Awards!
Click Here To Submit A Nomination

"To honor outstanding achievement in emergency medical services."

About the Awards

The purpose of the regional EMS awards program is to provide special recognition for outstanding contributions to the local, regional or statewide EMS system. Eleven categories, plus an additional high school scholarship award, recognize EMS field providers, EMS instructors, EMS agencies, EMS agency administrators, public safety communications officers, emergency nurses, operational medical directors, contributions by those not affiliated with pre-hospital EMS services and overall excellence in EMS.  More Info.

EMS agencies are required to participate in ongoing performance review under the EMS Rules and Regulations.  Participation in the Southwest Virginia EMS Council regional PI program insures compliance of this requirement.  The Performance Improvement data form for the third quarter of 2013 has been posted for submission.  Please click the following link  Performance Improvement for further information.