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2009 Regional EMS Award Recipients Congratulations to the following recipients of the Northern Virginia EMS Council Regional EMS Awards: Captain Tom Jarman - Award for Excellence in EMS Dep. Chief Barbara J. Brown - Award to the Outstanding Pre-Hospital Provider Dr. Scott D. Weir - Award to an Outstanding EMS Physician Penny Kelly - Award to the Outstanding EMS Pre-Hospital Educator Chief Byron F. Andrews - Award to the Outstanding EMS Administrator Alexandria Fire Department - Award to the Outstanding EMS Agency Safe Kids Fairfax Coalition - Award for Outstanding Contribution to EMS for Children
A Regional Awards Ceremony was held on June 11 to congratulate our award recipients. They will be the Northern Virginia region's nominees for the 2009 Governor's EMS Awards. The Recipients of the Governor's awards will be announced and presented at the Virginia EMS Awards Banquet during the Annual Virginia EMS Symposium at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, in November, 2009.
Legislative News: The legislative session for 2009 is finished. Here is the final outcome on bills concerning EMS:
Here is a list of bills signed by the Governor as of 3/30/09 Amazing Grace- Watch our Northern Virginia EMS Providers in action. Rescue Squad Assistance Fund The Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Program is a multi-million dollar grant program for Virginia non-profit EMS agencies and organizations. The next grant submission deadline is September 15, 2009. Eligible funding includes: EMS equipment and vehicles, computers, EMS management programs, courses/classes and projects benefitting the recruitment and retention of EMS personnel. Read more |
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ABLS Class - Manassas Park
_________________________________________________________________________________July 31, 2009 (8:00 am) To register - contact Deputy Chief Todd Lupton - T.Lupton@manassaspark.gov Consolidated Test Site - Loudoun
_________________________________________________________________________________August 06, 2009 (7:00 pm - 11:00 pm) Pre-registration is REQUIRED for all sites – NO EXCEPTIONS Registration deadline is 14 days prior to test date. Click here to register Location: Loudoun County Consolidated Test Site - Nokesville
_________________________________________________________________________________August 11, 2009 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm) Pre-registration is REQUIRED for all sites – NO EXCEPTIONS Registration deadline is 14 days prior to test date. Click here to register Location: Prince William Public Safety Academy Consolidated Test Site - Nokesville
_________________________________________________________________________________August 27, 2009 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm) Pre-registration is REQUIRED for all sites – NO EXCEPTIONS Registration deadline is 14 days prior to test date. Click here to register Location: Prince William Public Safety Academy Regional PI and Trauma Committee
_________________________________________________________________________________ September 02, 2009 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) Fairfax Station 40, 4621 Legato Road, Fairfax |


