Virginia Association of First Responders

09/03/2026

Register today for September’s VILT!! 🚁🚑🚒

09/03/2026

Keeping our Waynesboro First Responders in our thoughts after yesterdays elementary school shooting🙏

City of Waynesboro Fire Department Waynesboro First Aid Crew Waynesboro Police Department

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09/02/2026

The Virginia Nursing Workforce Center has launched the Earn to Learn program to help address the state's nursing shortage by funding partnerships between nursing schools and healthcare providers.

Under the initiative, up to 12 two-year grants worth $400,000 each will allow nursing students to earn wages as nurse externs, patient care technicians or nursing assistants while completing their education.

The program hopes to create a direct bridge into the healthcare workforce as state data shows 21% of registered nurses in Virginia plan to retire within the next decade.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/njntupet

08/31/2026

As we bring August to a close, let’s give a shoutout to !

Did you know civic engagement is good for your health? Research links participation to better self-reported health and stronger communities.

This Civic Health Month, Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® and RN Action highlights how nurses can use their voice to shape policy and community well-being.

Nurses see firsthand how decisions about housing, transportation, education, and public safety affect patients, families, and communities. As the most trusted profession for 24 years running, let’s put that trust to work.

Get involved:

· Check your voter registration
· Make a plan to vote
· Contact your legislators

Explore how your voice can help drive meaningful change. Read the Healthy Nurses, Healthy Democracy blog: https://hubs.ly/Q04vBgFw0

08/31/2026

🏆 NAEMT and EMS World are proud to announce the 2026 National EMS Awards of Excellence recipients! From combat medics and community paramedics to educators, medical directors, and volunteer departments — this year's honorees represent the very best our profession has to offer. Congratulations to all 12 recipients, who will be recognized at the NAEMT General Membership Meeting and EMS World Expo Opening Ceremony in Orlando on September 30. Read the full list and their stories: https://news.naemt.org/2026-national-ems-awards-of-excellence-recipients-announced/

08/31/2026

📆 Save the date for the Company Officer Summit, November 12th & 13th in VA Beach. Excellent opportunity to level up your training, network with Company Officers from around Virginia, and build relationships. More information at vfca.us or click the link in comments below. 👇

08/31/2026

Traffic Incident Management. Protect your HEROES on the Road.

08/29/2026

Look for Priority Patient Transport expansion in the Roanoke, VA area.

Priority Patient Transport is expanding to Roanoke!

Beginning September 15, Priority will officially expand operations into the Roanoke Valley, marking an important step in the continued growth of our organization and the communities we serve.

Our new Roanoke office will be located at:

3768 Peters Creek Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018

As we prepare to begin operations, we are also building our Roanoke team. Current employment opportunities can be found on our website:

https://prioritypatienttransport.com/careers/

We look forward to serving the Roanoke Valley and becoming part of the community.

08/28/2026

🚨 CRITICAL RESPONSE 26 IS COMING! 🚨

Calling all nurses and prehospital providers! Join us on November 7th from 8 AM–5 PM for a full day of critical care education, hands-on learning, and networking.

🚁 The helicopter will be on site!
🚑 Critical care assets will be available to explore!
👩‍⚕️ Meet critical care teams and ask questions about the care they provide!
🍳 Breakfast, lunch & snacks will be provided!

This is a great opportunity to get an up-close look at the resources and teams involved in caring for critically ill and injured patients.

📅 November 7
⏰ 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

👉 Register here or on the flyer with the QR code

https://tinyurl.com/UVAHealthCriticalResponse2026

Please be sure to register for your Critical Response ticket and 4 breakout sessions.

Don’t miss Critical Response 26! Share this post with your nursing and prehospital colleagues and join us for an exciting day of learning and connection.