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September is Suicide Prevention Month

If you or any one you know needs mental health assistance call 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately

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Water Rescue Courses

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SEOR-Ops Course

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COVID-19 Information

COVID-19:

This link highlights some of the most frequently asked questions. Everything in this FAQ may be found in greater detail within the CDC documents. It is especially important that the DICO refer constantly to these guidance documents from the CDC. Links to these documents are contained within this FAQ page.
COVID-19 Infomation

VAVRS Instructors and Students:
Below is the Training Program COVID-19 Reopening Chart.

Membership:
The VAVRS cultivates connections and partnerships between Virginia's emergency medical responders. The VAVRS several different types of membership including Agency Membership, Supporting Membership with/without Training, and Individual Membership.

VAVRS Membership Types:
Below is a description of the various membership types.

Social Media:
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Events/Course Cancellations:
The following events or courses have been cancelled due to COVID-19.

All Training Courses cancelled until June 10
2020 Spring BOG
2020 Rescue College
2020 Camporee
2020 FRV Convention - Cancellation Letter

Volunteer Opportunities:
In order to ensure coverage of EMS calls, volunteer members commit to a block of time based on their availability. Our members are a wide variety of agencies that operate 24/7/365 and must have coverage all day, every day of the year, including weekends and holidays. In addition to emergency medical services, some of our volunteer member agencies provide a variety of technical rescue disciplines.

Interested in volunteering with your local EMS agency? Contact the VAVRS State Office at (804)-749-8191 or by email for further assistance on how to get started.

2020 Scrapbook Letter and Rules:
Click the image below to access the letter and rules for the 2020 Scrapbook Competetion.

Announcements:

2020 VAVRS ANNUAL BOG MEETING

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Legacy Wealth Management Auditorium, Lynchburg Virginia

Complete Information Here!

About Us:
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.

85th Anniversary:

2020 is the Association's 85th Anniversary!

VAVRS has enjoyed many years of prosperity in serving the amazing Emergency Medical Services Personnel across the Commonwealth. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for helping us succeed.

Strategic Plan:

To see the Strategic Plan for VAVRS please click on the plan below:
VAVRS Strategic Plan

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Support VAVRS through donations, gifts, and contributions!

2020 Grants and Sponsorships:
Please support those who suport us!

Suicide Prevention Month:

September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know needs mental health assistance please call 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately.

Know the Risk Factors:

Mental disorders, particularly mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and certain personality disorders
Alcohol and other substance use disorders
Hopelessness
Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies
History of trauma or abuse
Major physical illnesses
Previous suicide attempt(s)
Family history of suicide
Job or financial loss
Loss of relationship(s)
Easy access to lethal means
Local clusters of suicide
Lack of social support and sense of isolation
Stigma associated with asking for help
Lack of healthcare, especially mental health and substance abuse treatment
Cultural and religious beliefs, such as the belief that suicide is a noble resolution of a personal dilemma
Exposure to others who have died by suicide

Link: suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Traffic Incident Management Award:

This NEW award recognizes the accomplishments in the area of Roadway Safety and Traffic Incident Management.
This award is open to those that respond to roadway incidents and will be presented in conjunction with the Governors Virginia EMS Awards.
Award Nomination Form

Volunteer Firefighter and Rescue Squad Service Award Program:

This Service Award Program for Volunteer Firefighters and Rescue Squad Workers (VOLSAP) was created by state statute, specifically § 51.1-1200–51.1-1211 of the Code of Virginia, to provide a mechanism by which the state could facilitate optional retirement savings for volunteer firefighters and rescue squad workers throughout the Commonwealth.

Member Spotlight

In August 2019 the VAVRS Executive Committee approved a $100.00 fee for non-VAVRS members to attend any VAVRS Course.

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

Training Committee Meeting

Oct 3 to Oct 3

New Officer Orientation

Nov 6 to Nov 7

District 3 Meeting

Nov 7 to Nov 7

District 2 Meeting

Nov 7 to Nov 7

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