Virginia Beach EMS

01/25/2021

Spread the word and help #VaccinateVB

TIPS FOR PRE-REGISTERING FOR THE COVID-19 VACCINE
- Use the Chrome browser to access the site.
- If you have trouble accessing the site, try entering the full web address (https://www.vbgov.com/vaccinatevb).
- On the site, click the blue “Request” button.
- You will be asked for the “service location,” enter your home or work address.
- You must have a working email in order to pre-register.
- Only one person may register under a single email address.

01/25/2021

Congratulations to our newest released EMTs! #VBEMS

01/22/2021

Our Chief Brazle was on hand to provide some new information on the plan to vaccinate Virginia Beach. Check out the story! http://ow.ly/LilL50Dg1LW

01/22/2021

Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation

Hey Now! Let's talk about Rescue! The Hampton Roads Show caught up with our good friend Gina Benefiel of Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation. Check out the interview below!

Did you miss us today on The Hampton Roads Show? Check out their interview with our Executive Director and make sure you sign up to join us!
https://www.wavy.com/hr-show/give-time-get-trained-go-treat/

#vbrsf #vbems #volunteer #recruitment

01/22/2021

Every Day our #VBEMS members are involved in cases where patients experience cardiac arrest in the field. Last year 25 of those patients were successfully resuscitated by members of the VB Emergency Response System, discharged from the hospital, and re-united with their families. Shout out to the following VBEMS Life Savers! Volunteers, your Heart Pins and Life Saver Awards were dropped off at your station!

01/21/2021

We've got love on the brain here at #VBEMS!

01/19/2021

Congratulations to the following EMTs from Princess Anne Courthouse Volunteer Rescue Squad and Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad Finally RELEASED! Job well done! #VBEMS

01/18/2021

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Every day, through their service to the communities in which they live and work, our #VBEMS volunteers answer his question, "what are you doing for others?" Share your #Service4Others photos with us today!

01/15/2021

Got any plans for the summer? How about becoming a #VBEMS Lifeguard!? Applications are now open.

01/15/2021

#VBEMS

01/15/2021

'Operation Vaccinate Virginia Beach' in full force at the Convention Center

#VBEMS Chief Bianco spoke with 13News Now - WVEC on the "team effort" to vaccinate VB

The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health is working alongside multiple city agencies to operate the COVID-19 mass vaccination site.

01/14/2021

Today Chief Brazle (center) released Rescue 14's Norwood Burdett (left) and Victoria Easter as Paramedics. Help us congratulate these two #VBEMS style! Shout out to Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad!

01/11/2021

Congratulations to the following #VBEMS personnel on being released as EMTs! Davis Corner Volunteer Rescue Squad Plaza Volunteer Rescue Squad Station 16

01/08/2021

Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad

Did you know? CBVRS through our partnership with Virginia Beach EMS offers Advanced Life Support opportunities. Visit www.vbems.com/join to learn how currently certified #AEMTs and #Paramedics can volunteer AND build legitimate career experience!

01/06/2021

#VBEMS COVID stats for December are out...

01/06/2021

Big things happening this New Year! Become a recruiter! #VBEMS

Become a Basic Recruiter! You can earn badges and rewards with our new Referral Program. Check it out!

#vbrsf #volunteer #referral #vbems Virginia Beach EMS

01/04/2021

Looking for a New Year Resolution? Register to donate blood today! #VBEMS Princess Anne Courthouse Volunteer Rescue Squad

01/04/2021

Congratulations to the following #VBEMS personnel on stepping into the New Year as released EMTs! Outstanding job everybody!

01/01/2021

As we ring in the new year, we reflect on all that 2020 brought with it. VBEMS members have faced every challenge with determination and strength and we are continuing to meet the new ones in our path. We love our members and our community and wish you all a safe and healthy 2021! #VBEMS #2021

12/31/2020

Virginia Beach EMS and Fire Department personnel receive first COVID-19 vaccine

Over 200 first responders and vaccinators- including volunteer and career providers- were vaccinated with the first dose for COVID-19. Thank you to Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Beach Medical Reserve Corps and VBDPH!
https://www.wtkr.com/news/virginia-beach-ems-and-fire-department-personnel-receive-first-covid-19-vaccine

Over 200 frontline workers were given the Moderna vaccine Tuesday.

12/30/2020

Virginia Beach first responders receive Moderna coronavirus vaccine

Chief Brazle and VBEMS members talking about vaccinating EMS and first responders at the first drive through clinic.

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccine/virginia-beach-first-responders-get-first-dose-of-moderna-coronavirus-vaccine/291-c7e86cf9-5348-4f94-ba1f-5f18b0c9f075

#VBEMS

This is the first major COVID-19 vaccination clinic for the city.

12/29/2020

Virginia Beach EMS, firefighters to get COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday

VBEMS is helping to vaccinate Virginia Beach. VBEMS members started receiving our first vaccines today! https://www.wavy.com/news/health/coronavirus/virginia-beach-ems-firefighters-to-get-covid-19-vaccination-on-tuesday/

VIRGINIA BEACH (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Health Department will start administering COVID-19 vaccines to firefighters and EMS workers on Tuesday. They will receive the Moderna vaccine, whic…

12/26/2020

Thank you Santa!
#SantaontheAir #VBEMS

12/25/2020

Warm Holiday Greetings to you! #VBEMS

12/24/2020

Email from City Media Communications: Santa-on-the-Air Emergency Medical Services
This morning (12/23/2020) EMS Division Chief Bruce Nedelka and Santa were interviewed by 13News Now Daybreak Reporter Anne Sparaco about the 2020 Santa-on-the-Air program. The program is running around-the-clock through noon on Christmas Day. First responders throughout the region can contact Santa and ask him to speak with children who may be a patient or bystander at an emergency. She was told that this is the 17th year for the program that was the brain-child an EMS volunteer who was on a serious call and children there were very upset and feared Santa would pass them by. That EMS volunteer realized he had to do something so children could better cope with situations like that around Christmas time. So, he developed the Santa-on-the-Air program.

Each year, that EMS Volunteer contacts Santa and with the cooperation of Virginia Beach IT and the dispatchers at ECCS, a special communications link is opened so Santa can talk via radio directly with frightened children at emergency scenes. Participation has grown over the years from just Virginia Beach EMS providers, and now also include: Virginia Beach Police and Fire Departments, Norfolk and Chesapeake Police Departments and Fire Departments, the Virginia State Police, Navy Regional Fire/Rescue and, new this year, Newport News Fire Department.

Over the years, the program has received awards and been written about in various publications praising the unique way that Virginia Beach EMS helps out during the Christmas season. This year the Santa-on-the-Air program is dedicated in memory of longtime EMS Chief Bruce W. Edwards, who passed away in August. The story aired today at noon and is online now.

On Tuesday, December 22nd, a story about Santa-on-the-Air was also featured on WTKR TV-3. Here’s the link to that story https://www.wtkr.com/news/aside-from-making-toys-santa-claus-comforts-children-in-emergency-situations

12/23/2020

Santa helps Hampton Roads children over the radio waves with Christmas spirit

Santa is on the Air with 13News Now - WVEC and in Virginia Beach for a quick visit. Watch the story here: https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/santa-helps-hampton-roads-children-over-the-radio-waves-with-christmas-spirit/291-b688286f-36ff-48f0-aa4e-843b75a79926
#santaontheair #VBEMS

A long-standing tradition with the Virginia Beach EMS team continues with Santa Claus sending out messages to children in distress this holiday.

12/23/2020

23 DEC 2014, 1330hrs

The ELFNET emergency flare sends Santa quickly to the radio and hailing 1524P, who is enroute to the hospital with a little boy named Jalen. Seems Jalen, in the excitement of a game of tug-of-war with his brother, accidentally took a tree branch to the face. 1524P reports a laceration to the boy’s right cheek, but more importantly, he’s worried about Christmas coming. Ol’ S.C. told the boy he was with a great ambulance crew, and after they help care for him, would he still try to feel better and have a great Christmas? “My cheek hurts,” was the first reply.
After Santa reassured him that the magic crystal snowball reveals that the scratch will probably heal pretty well, he then pulled out the Good Boys and Girls Book. Turning the page to the boy’s name, the toymaker confirmed that Jalen AND his brother AND his older sister are ALL on the good list this year. The smile on Jalen's face came clear through the radio. He said he really was feeling better and had worked hard to be on the list, especially in social studies, science and math. In fact, his letter to Santa included wishes for a science kit and a game. As the ambulance made landing at the hospital, the little guy promised to be good for the nurses. St. Nick wished Jalen, his family, and all on 1524P a very Merry Christmas!

12/22/2020

Aside from making toys, Santa Claus comforts local children in emergency situations

Santa is on the Air with WTKR News 3! Check out the story here: https://www.wtkr.com/news/aside-from-making-toys-santa-claus-comforts-children-in-emergency-situations
#SantaontheAir #VBEMS

Santa has been working with the Virginia Beach EMS – the founders of the program -- and other regional emergency crews since 2004.

12/22/2020

Santa is officially ON THE AIR!
#SantaontheAir #VBEMS

12/21/2020

23 DEC 2005, 1924hrs – 550 on unit 2120 called Santa via land line from VBGH. They had just transported a patient, and when they arrived at the hospital, they found a little boy, about age 8, was in one of the ER’s beds. They didn’t know him, but they knew he was scared and needed a call from Santa. Upon learning that the boy’s name is Jaylyn, Santa asked the crew to hang up the phone, turn their portable to channel C-1, and go stand close to the child’s bedside. Thirty seconds later, Santa hailed 2120 over the air, asking if they were near to a little boy named Jaylyn. 2120 replied, “Hello Santa. Yes, we just happen to be with him right now.” Upon asking to speak to him, a young voice replied, “Hello Santa!” Santa stated he knew Jaylyn had doubts about Christmas, but St. Nick assured him that somehow he would make sure Christmas found him, even if it was in the hospital. “Thank you Santa!” came the robust reply. The jolly old elf reminded Jaylyn that the hospital staff and the rescue squad crew with him are Santa’s friends, and they would take good care of him. How was he feeling? 2120 replied that the boy was a little confused as to how Santa knew he was there, but Jaylyn thanked the crew for letting him talk on the radio, and thanked Santa for calling him. To Jaylyn and all the good people taking care of the lad, Santa wished a very Merry Christmas.
#santaontheair #VBEMS

12/20/2020

Santa wanted to share some previous calls he received!

24 DEC 2005, 2010hrs
“North Pole One from 1775,” crackled over the portable, as Santa took a quick sip of hot cider.

“North Pole One, Santa here. Good Evening!”

“Good evening Santa. Just wondering what is your destination is tonight?”

A bemused Santa replied, “Why, to the homes of all good little boys and girls.” One second later, over the radio, Santa heard that unmistakable, wonderful sound of children cheering loudly.

“Thank you Santa! Everyone here will soon be off to bed.”

Santa wished everyone a Merry Christmas, and a very good night.

#santaontheair #VBEMS

12/20/2020

Since 2004, Santa has a special arrangement with VBEMS and local public safety agencies. He takes time out of his busy schedule to alleviate fears and bring a little extra reassurance and joy to children when 911 is called. Thank you Santa!

12/18/2020

Last but certainly not least! Happy Holidays Blackwater Volunteer Rescue Squad! #VBEMS

12/18/2020

Happy Holidays City of Virginia Beach Creeds Volunteer Rescue Squad! #VBEMS

12/17/2020

Happy Holidays Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad! #VBEMS