(276) 628-4151
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  • Washington County Lifesaving Crew

  • Southwest Virginia Paramedic Program

  • Virginia State Police Med-Flight II

  • Lebanon Lifesaving Crew

  • Recognize Excellence: Governor’s EMS Awards Program

    Nominate an agency, individual, or organization for their outstanding contributions to EMS. SWEMS presents awards annual in 12 categories, and regional winners are nominated for (and often win) the Governor's EMS Awards. Click the title above to submit your nomination today.

  • City of Bristol Virginia Fire Department

  • The Annual EMS Strong 5K 2

  • AHA Community Training Center

    The Southwest Virginia EMS Council is an AHA approved Community Training Center. From basic courses including CPR and First Aid to advanced cardiovascular care courses (ACLS and PALS), we can meet all of your AHA training needs.

Plans and Protocols

Each year, the Council coordinates the development of regional patient care plans and protocols. Current plans and protocols are available for download.

Training Programs

SWVAEMS offers a yearly schedule of courses aimed to help EMS practitioners continually maintain and upgrade their patient assessment and treatment skills.

EMS Awards

Recognize the dedication and devotion of your fellow EMS providers and those who support the EMS system by nominating someone today for your Regional EMS Council awards!

Training Calendar

For a list of upcoming training events, please check out our official training calendar.

Latest News

Plan Updates

Plan Updates

New plan updates have been approved by the Southwest Virginia EMS Council Board of Directors. EMS Performance Improvment...

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Bariatric Transport Capability

Bariatric Transport Capability

Bariatric transport services are now being offered in southwest Virginia by Galax-Grayson EMS.  

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Medical Examiner Releases New Report on Child Deaths

Medical Examiner Releases New Repor...

The Office of the Medical Examiner has released a new report entitled Overdose Poisoning Deaths to Children in Virginia,...

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OEMS Updates Patient Care Documentation Policy

OEMS Updates Patient Care Documenta...

The Virginia Office of EMS (OEMS) recently updated its policy regarding Patient Care Reports (PCR) and data submission r...

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Medical-Nausea/Vomiting protocol revision

Medical-Nausea/Vomiting protocol re...

Due to a shortage of the medication Promethazine (Phenergan), local hospital pharmacies have begun substituting Prochlor...

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EMS Strong Called to Care 5K

EMS Strong Called to Care 5K

The Southwest Virginia EMS Council is proud to sponsor our annual EMS STRONG 5K Walk and Run. The EMS Strong 5K is inte...

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Ebola Response Guide

Ebola Response Guide

The Southwest Virginia EMS Council has released guidance for EMS response to suspected ebola patients. The attached EVD...

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Bryan Kimberlin

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Lead Field Coordinator
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Serving counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Scott, and Wise as well as coordination of regional Performance Improvement program and ALS testing.