Welcome to VAVRS
The VAVRS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with an extensive history of assisting and advocating for EMS agencies in Virginia since 1935. Today we represent over 300 agencies with approximately 20,000 members. We are dedicated to meeting the ever-changing demands of emergency medical responders from all backgrounds and experiences. We provide high quality training and a collaborative environment for all emergency medical responders.
** NASCAR First Responder Offer: NASCAR is offering special discounts on race day in Richmond, March 31, 2024. Click here to see the announcement and contact information for the person to reach out to if you have any questions. There is also a link for purchasing tickets!
2nd Annual Page Entsminger Memorial Training V.A.V.R.S.
Weekend Schedule
Please come join V.A.V.R.S. District 1 with the 2nd Annual Page Entsminger Memorial Training Weekend.
The event is be hosted by Rockbridge Emergency Rescue Group (RERG) at Rockbridge County High School, the address is 143 Greenhouse Rd Lexington, VA.
The event is FREE to Attend!!! There is a pre resignation required to attend the CE Classes, please have your EMS Cert# handy when signing up. If you plan to attend a VAVRS Class, please go to their website and register. Both links are below.
For the those that attend, you will get category 1 CE hours And a FREE T-Shirt and LUNCH!!!
Lunch was donated by R.E.R.G
Door prizes will be given out on Saturday every hour!!!
50/50 Drawing!!!
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out.
Bubby Bish V.A.V.R.S. Executive Director- bbish@vavrs.com
Jeff Grimm District 1 VP- bath107@hotmail.com
Travis Cox Event Chairmen- tcox@rockbridgecountyva.gov
Brian Bilheimer V.A.V.R.S. Training Coordinator- brianbilheimer@vavrs.com
- To sign up for VAVRS Classes login to the website and register for the course:
*(CE Hours will not be awarded to anyone that failed to register for the event)*
2024 RESCUE COLLEGE BROCHURE NOW AVAILABLE - CLICK HERE
** Wintergreen Fire and Rescue is hiring Paramedics for EMS postions only. Please click here to view the job announcement.
**Southside Virginia Emergency Crew (SVEC) is currently hiring ALS providers. The link to apply is in the barcode of the flier and can also be found at: https://www.svecems.org/
** Free Equipment - The Bristol Life-Saving Crew has three defibrillators and two battery chargers they are looking to give to an agency in need. They ask that you simply pay for shipping. Click on the names of the equipment above for photos of the items. Please contact Tim Salyer (rossct@bvu.net / 423-340-1324) in you are interested.
*USFA Releases New Manual on Retention and Recruitment
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/
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VAVRS 2024 Important Dates Flyer (click to download)
The VAVRS cultivates connections and partnerships between Virginia's emergency medical responders. The VAVRS has several different types of membership including Agency Membership, Supporting Organization Membership and Individual Membership.
VAVRS Pledge to our Membership
The Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads is THE voice of EMS. We advocate for Virginia’s EMS agencies and providers.
We link members and agencies for the purpose of sharing ideas, giving you a voice at the General Assembly, state advisory boards and on state and local committees.
When our members have training needs, they come to the VAVRS.
When our members need assistance from leadership to budgets they come to the VAVRS.
We help rescue squads throughout the Commonwealth thrive and succeed so they can provide prompt, effective patient care 24/7 in the communities they serve.
Mission Statement
"The VAVRS shall promote and assist member rescue squads in improving pre-hospital care in Virginia."
Pre-hospital care shall mean providing rescue functions and rendering of emergency care for patients outside the hospital.
The VAVRS shall help its members improve pre-hospital care by:
- Providing training to it members.
- Improving communications and liaisons between agencies.
- Promoting legislation beneficial to pre-hospital providers.
- Providing management and assistance services.
- Promoting and recognizing pre-hospital providers.
Upcoming Events
To view a list of the upcoming scheduled training courses - go to Training > Registration
Strategic Plan:
To see the Strategic Plan for VAVRS please click on the plan below:
2024-2026 VAVRS Strategic Plan
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