Become a Member of VAVRS! Member benefits include:
Click on our member tab above to get a copy of our membership pricing and forms.
Attention VAVRS Members and Instructors: Our classes have opened back up and are now in Phase 3. Please see the matrix below. Click on the below document for more details.
Aug. 11 blood drive will be at REMS, 374 Day Ave., from 1 to 6 p.m. To schedule a donation time, visit www.redcross.org or call 800-RED-CROSS. https://roanoke.com/news/local/giving-blood-drive-honors-longtime-volunteer/article_9d8ce2ef-cf20-5bc2-b2eb-f3d58d3f429c.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
Scrapbook Letter and Rules for 2020
The First Responder Virginia Convention for 2020 has been canceled. Please click on the letter below for more information.
COVID-19 Updates: 1. VAVRS - Classes have been canceled through June 10th 2. Spring BOG - Has been canceled and classes at Spring BOG have also been canceled 3. Camporee - Canceled for this year 4. District 3 Meeting - April 25th is canceled, next meeting will be August 1st 5. Rescue College 2020 - Canceled for 2020 6. First Responder Virginia 2020 Convention - Canceled for 2020
2020 - VAVRS 85th Anniversary! Since 1935 VAVRS has been serving the Virginia EMS community.
To see the Strategic Plan for VAVRS please click on the plan below: VAVRS Strategic Plan
For more great updates and information go to our VAVRS Facebook page or our Instagram page.
Support VAVRS through donations, gifts and contributions! Your support allows us to continue to provide the best training possible for our first responders. Your donation will go towards:
Thank you for supporting VAVRS in 2020 through Grants and Sponsorships! 1. Carilion Clinic 2. Costco 3. The Wawa Foundation
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. Click here to download fillable PDF of Nomination Form!
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. Click Here to be taken to VOLSAP.ORG
In August 2019 the VAVRS Executive Committee approved a $100.00 fee for non-VAVRS members to attend any VAVRS Course.