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.
Registration is now open
MAKE YOUR PLANS TO ATTEND THE ATTEND THE FOURTH ANNUAL FIRST RESPONDERS VIRGINIA CONFERENCE/EXPO AT THE HAMPTON ROADS CONVENTION CENTER SEPTEMBER 20-23, 2023
VAVRS 2023 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:
VAVRS Strategic Plan
To view a draft of the 2023-2025 VAVRS Strategic Plan please click below.
Draft 2023-2025 VAVRS Strategic PLan
(an updated Strategic Plan was presented at the 2023 Spring BOG Meeting. A finalized plan will be presented at the 2023 VAVRS Convention Board of Governors Meeting for approval).
Events:
2023 Rescue College
June 9-18, 2023
Blacksburg, VA
2023 FRV Convention
September 20-23, 2023
Hampton, VA
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Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, Inc.
2535 Turkey Creek Road
Oilville, VA 23129
P: (804) 749-8191
P: (800) 833-0602
F: (804) 749-8910
Email: vavrs@vavrs.com
VAVRS State Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
