Virginia Beach EMS

05/07/2021

A Look Back at What It Took to Vaccinate Virginia Beach

Chief Brazle talks about Vaccinate VB. Thank you to everyone who participated in this important and monumental endeavor! Our work isn't done yet! #VBEMS #vaccinatevb

05/07/2021

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Act FAST and call 911 if you or your loved one has Facial drooping, Arm weakness, or Speech difficulty. If so, Time to call 911 immediately. for more information, visit https://www.stroke.org/. #VBEMS #FAST #call911now #Stroke

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Act FAST and call 911 if you or your loved one has Facial drooping, Arm weakness, or Speech difficulty. If so, Time to call 911 immediately. for more information, visit https://www.stroke.org/. #VBEMS #FAST #call911now #Stroke

05/06/2021

Today, VBEMS welcomes back Christie Cherry as a "new" career medic. We are glad to have you back with us Christie! #VBEMS

Today, VBEMS welcomes back Christie Cherry as a "new" career medic. We are glad to have you back with us Christie! #VBEMS

05/06/2021

Nurses are the best! VBEMS celebrates our nursing partners. Thank you for all the things you do and we appreciate you! #VBEMS

Nurses are the best! VBEMS celebrates our nursing partners. Thank you for all the things you do and we appreciate you! #VBEMS

05/04/2021

VBEMS sends a shout out to all of the teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation week. Our EMS providers teach new members in the classroom and in the field. We are always learning and teaching! #VBEMS #neverstoplearning

VBEMS sends a shout out to all of the teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation week. Our EMS providers teach new members in the classroom and in the field. We are always learning and teaching! #VBEMS #neverstoplearning

05/03/2021

VBEMS wants to thank all public servants who work or volunteer at the local, state or federal level. Help us pay tribute by saying thank you this week during Public Service Recognition Week! #VBEMS #service

VBEMS wants to thank all public servants who work or volunteer at the local, state or federal level. Help us pay tribute by saying thank you this week during Public Service Recognition Week! #VBEMS #service

05/02/2021

Congratulations to the newest VBEMS AIC's! AIC stands for Attendant-in-Charge and means they completed training and orientation to be fully released on the ambulance. Also, congratulations to Kathy Donovan who is rereleased as an AIC. Way to go everyone!
#VBEMS

Congratulations to the newest VBEMS AIC's! AIC stands for Attendant-in-Charge and means they completed training and orientation to be fully released on the ambulance. Also, congratulations to Kathy Donovan who is rereleased as an AIC. Way to go everyone!
#VBEMS

05/01/2021

Virginia Beach launching new program to battle opioid epidemic

Virginia Beach started a new initiative to help those with an opioid addiction. Learn how to take first steps. #VBEMS #addiction #gethelp https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-launching-program-opioid-epidemic/291-7916afb8-fcc1-4091-bf03-1d441c1743b6

Virginia Beach public safety agencies, the Dept. of Human Services and the VB Psych Center are coming together to launch the First Step Program.

05/01/2021

We want to thank our military members and the military community for your service. We appreciate you and are so grateful for you and your families. #VBEMS #gratitude #sacrifice #service

We want to thank our military members and the military community for your service. We appreciate you and are so grateful for you and your families. #VBEMS #gratitude #sacrifice #service

04/30/2021

Applications close this Sunday! #VBEMS

Applications close this Sunday! #VBEMS

04/29/2021

Congratulations to Paramedic Alex Witte (R14, left) who is released as an EMS Supervisor for Operations with VBEMS today! Also pictured is Division Chief Mike Lewis. Way to go Alex! #VBEMS

Congratulations to Paramedic Alex Witte (R14, left) who is released as an EMS Supervisor for Operations with VBEMS today! Also pictured is Division Chief Mike Lewis. Way to go Alex! #VBEMS

04/28/2021

On April 24, VBEMS was at Sentara Independence to wish Dr. Harry Lustig a fond farewell and welcome him into retirement! Dr. Lustig has been in the medical field for over 40 years and has been a staple in our local emergency rooms as the receiving physician. We will miss him!

04/28/2021

It's National Superhero Day. Who is your favorite superhero? VBEMS is full of superheroes and we thank all of our members! #VBEMS #EMSheroes

It's National Superhero Day. Who is your favorite superhero? VBEMS is full of superheroes and we thank all of our members! #VBEMS #EMSheroes

04/26/2021

Thank you for your dedication and longevity with VBEMS Laura. We are lucky to have you with us! #VBEMS #10years #dedication

Thank you for your dedication and longevity with VBEMS Laura. We are lucky to have you with us! #VBEMS #10years #dedication

04/26/2021

Virginia Beach EMS updated their information in their About section.

Virginia Beach EMS updated their information in their About section.

04/24/2021

The safest thing to do with old medication is to collect them and take them to a drop off location such as a pharmacy or even the Virginia Beach Police precincts! For more information and drop off locations, visit: https://takebackday.dea.gov/
#VBEMS

The safest thing to do with old medication is to collect them and take them to a drop off location such as a pharmacy or even the Virginia Beach Police precincts! For more information and drop off locations, visit: https://takebackday.dea.gov/
#VBEMS

04/23/2021

#VBEMS #VaccinateVB

#VBEMS #VaccinateVB

04/23/2021

Have you applied yet? #VBEMS

Have you applied yet? #VBEMS

04/23/2021

VBEMS is hiring! Please visit www.vbgov.com/careers for more information including the application. #VBEMS

VBEMS is hiring! Please visit www.vbgov.com/careers for more information including the application. #VBEMS

04/22/2021

Walk in today. Ages 18 and older. Currently no wait! #vaccinatevb #vbems

PLEASE SHARE: Today, April 22, is the last day for walk-up vaccinations at the VB Convention Center. Vaccinations are available from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

04/21/2021

VBEMS welcomes our newest volunteer vaccinators to help Vaccinate VB!
#VBEMS #VaccinateVB

VBEMS welcomes our newest volunteer vaccinators to help Vaccinate VB!
#VBEMS #VaccinateVB

04/19/2021

The Virginia Beach EMS 2020 Annual Report is available athttps://www.vbems.com/download/executive/2020-Annual-Report-V1-Final-033121.pdf #VBEMS

The Virginia Beach EMS 2020 Annual Report is available athttps://www.vbems.com/download/executive/2020-Annual-Report-V1-Final-033121.pdf #VBEMS

04/19/2021

On Friday, Paramedic's Mike Elliott, Kevin Gurecki, and Susan Palmer completed the 15th Annual Steven Todd Dooley SAR Forum with the Port of Virginia and the USCG. This forum is a week long of day and nighttime exercises that focus on small boat handling, chart plotting, search patterns, sonar operations, and other various elements of search and rescue on the water. Also pictured, Bill Burket with the Virginia Port Authority and Captain Sam Stevens, Commander of USCG Sector Virginia.

On Friday, Paramedic's Mike Elliott, Kevin Gurecki, and Susan Palmer completed the 15th Annual Steven Todd Dooley SAR Forum with the Port of Virginia and the USCG. This forum is a week long of day and nighttime exercises that focus on small boat handling, chart plotting, search patterns, sonar operations, and other various elements of search and rescue on the water. Also pictured, Bill Burket with the Virginia Port Authority and Captain Sam Stevens, Commander of USCG Sector Virginia.

04/18/2021

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking an Emergency Medical Services Captain in our Emergency Medical Services Department. Responsibilities include directing the activities of direct reports including monitoring work assignments, communicating performance expectations, evaluating performance, scheduling, and maintaining discipline and control to ensure effective use of the department’s human resources. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=VBGOV&cws=37&rid=33370

04/18/2021

Our VBEMS Volunteers are the best! We want to give a shout out to everyone who volunteers their time to help others. #VBEMS #lovevolunteers

Our VBEMS Volunteers are the best! We want to give a shout out to everyone who volunteers their time to help others. #VBEMS #lovevolunteers

04/17/2021

Congratulations to the newest VBEMS AIC's! AIC stands for Attendant-in-Charge and means they completed training and orientation to be a fully released provider on the ambulance. Way to go!
#VBEMS

Congratulations to the newest VBEMS AIC's! AIC stands for Attendant-in-Charge and means they completed training and orientation to be a fully released provider on the ambulance. Way to go!
#VBEMS

04/16/2021

We continue to keep our crews and patients safe by wearing extra PPE on many calls. We can't wait for the day when we can relax the PPE requirements, but we've got this until then. Join us and be a part of something truly amazing. vbems.com/join #VBEMS #masksallday

We continue to keep our crews and patients safe by wearing extra PPE on many calls. We can't wait for the day when we can relax the PPE requirements, but we've got this until then. Join us and be a part of something truly amazing. vbems.com/join #VBEMS #masksallday

04/15/2021

VBEMS Chief Ed Brazle shares a video update for our members. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob6ILwAoePY #VBEMS #VaccinateVB #lotsofshotsinarms #thankyousomuch

VBEMS Chief Ed Brazle shares a video update for our members. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob6ILwAoePY #VBEMS #VaccinateVB #lotsofshotsinarms #thankyousomuch

04/15/2021

Walk in today and get your vaccine at the VB Convention Center! #vaccinatevb

NEED A VACCINE?💉Head up to the Virginia Beach Convention Center between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday). Can't make it then? Walk-up registration will also be available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Just bring something with your name and address. A picture ID is great, but a utility bill works too. Please help spread the word!

04/15/2021

VBEMS welcomes our newest volunteer vaccinators to help Vaccinate VB!
#VBEMS #VaccinateVB

VBEMS welcomes our newest volunteer vaccinators to help Vaccinate VB!
#VBEMS #VaccinateVB

04/14/2021

Congratulations to Paramedic Jeff Henderson (left)! He is now released as an EMS Supervisor for Operations! Also pictured is Squad Commander Christopher Bailey who oversees the volunteer Supervisor team. Congratulations Jeff and we look forward to working with you! #VBEMS

Congratulations to Paramedic Jeff Henderson (left)! He is now released as an EMS Supervisor for Operations! Also pictured is Squad Commander Christopher Bailey who oversees the volunteer Supervisor team. Congratulations Jeff and we look forward to working with you! #VBEMS

04/13/2021

TEMS Time

Thank you to Instruction Supervisor Karin Pettinger for discussing autism and challenges in the field!
https://temstimepodcast.libsyn.com/ #VBEMS #autismawareness

Serving southeastern Virginia by coordinating the Emergency Medical Services for the region, Tidewater EMS Council plays an important role in ensuring that the highest levels of care, training and support are provided. Building and sustaining relationships with other healthcare partners and agencies...

04/13/2021

VBEMS is hiring! Please visit www.vbgov.com/careers for more information including the application. #VBEMS

VBEMS is hiring! Please visit www.vbgov.com/careers for more information including the application. #VBEMS

04/12/2021

Walk-in vaccination clinics are now available. Sign up for a guaranteed vaccination with an appointment. Walk-ins may get a vaccination that day or get an appointment for another day.

The vaccination clinic at the Virginia Beach Convention Center is now offering walk-up registration for patients who would like to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Walk-up hours are from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on April, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21 and 22. Vaccine appointments can now also be scheduled directly through the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS). Schedule an appointment to guarantee a vaccine; walk-up registrants will be provided limited, same-day vaccinations as available. https://www.vbgov.com/news/pages/selected.aspx?release=5226&title=update%3a+virginia+beach+moving+to+include+walk-up+covid-19+vaccination+registration+at+convention+center