Virginia Beach EMS

Congratulations to EMT Academy 73 for successfully completing the course! The students received certificates during a completion ceremony on Oct. 26. They are now eligible for National Registry testing. Upon obtaining EMT certification, they will begin the internship process to operate as an attendant-in-charge. Did you know the VBEMS EMT Academy is free with a commitment of one year of volunteering? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUBGetfg

We’d like to recognize and welcome our newest VBEMS career paramedic, Jack Shepheard! Jack has been with VB Rescue since 2019 as a member of Ocean Park, serving most recently as Assistant Squad Commander. Welcome, Jack! Are you interested in volunteering VB Rescue EMS? ☑️ https://lnkd.in/e_TbD5EQ

Congratulations to Mike Rifenburgh on his promotion to Captain! Capt. Rifenburgh is from Dutchess County, New York, and grew up in a healthcare-oriented family, which sparked his passion for medicine. For more than a decade, he worked in various hospitals across the country, including in New York, Seattle, Minneapolis, and Virginia Beach. In 2015, Mike joined VB Rescue at Princess Anne Courthouse Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department Inc. after earning his EMT certification from Tidewater Community College (TCC). He furthered his education at TCC, achieving both his paramedic certification and an EMS degree. Mike gained valuable experience with Chesapeake Fire and Norfolk Fire & Rescue. In April 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Mike returned to VB Rescue EMS, where he spent two years on B-Shift. He then transitioned to the training department as the ALS Coordinator, focusing on developing the ALS internship and release programs to enhance training and preparedness in the field. Join us in congratulating Capt. Rifenburgh on this recent accomplishment. Thank you for growing with Virginia Beach EMS! #promotion #congratulations #vbrescue #vbems #ems #virginiabeach #captain #career #paramedic

Congratulations to EMT Academy 72 for successfully completing the course! The students received certificates during a completion ceremony on Oct. 17. Their journey with VB Rescue - EMS is just beginning. They are now eligible for National Registry testing. Upon obtaining EMT certification, they will begin the internship process to operate as an attendant-in-charge. Hundreds of volunteers earn their National Registry EMT certification through the Virginia Beach EMS EMT Academy every single year. The EMT Academy is free with a commitment of one year of volunteering. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUBGetfg

Virginia Beach EMS is now hiring qualified Advanced EMT recruits! Apply Now: https://bit.ly/3YvdUgO This is an amazing opportunity for certified EMTs to apply for full-time employment as Advanced EMT (AEMT) recruits. The providers will start their employment in a full-time AEMT Recruit Academy in January. They must complete the academy and then obtain AEMT certification for ongoing employment. After they are certified, they will transition into full-time providers in the field. Preferential criteria: two+ years active experience, in good-standing, as volunteer members of Virginia Beach EMS system. Please share with your network! Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc Princess Anne Courthouse Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department Inc. Plaza Volunteer Rescue Squad #careers #aemtacademy #advancedemt #vbems #virginiabeach #volunteers #vbrescue

EMS B-Shift providers attended the Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) in-service training on Oct. 16. The first part of the class was lecture. Then the providers paired off to workshop rooms and performed airway intubation scenarios with “manikins.” Check out some of the action. Learn more about how our providers provide the highest quality of patient care. ☑ Observe Program: https://lnkd.in/dvpZcHvD

Did You Know? By earning a National Registry EMT certification, you can start a career in medical health care as an Emergency Room Tech or work for private ambulance transportation. When you attend the EMT Academy at the EMS Training Center, it's absolutely free with a commitment of one year of volunteering. Learn more about upcoming academies: https://lnkd.in/eUBGetfg

Did You Know? Our EMT providers come from a wide range of different backgrounds — from active-duty military, college students, stay-at-home moms, and newly retired residents. Anyone can join and make a difference in our community! Learn more volunteering with VB Rescue at https://lnkd.in/e_TbD5EQ.

Job alert! 📣 The Departments of Emergency Communications & Citizen Services (ECCS) and EMS are hiring their next Public Safety Clinical Coordinator. This position will be pivotal in developing and overseeing mental health and well-being resources and services for the ECCS and the EMS workforce. This posting is open until filled. Apply Now: https://bit.ly/3UjUTN8 Please share with your network. #nowhiring #career #mentalhealth #vbems #eccs #vb911 #wellness #vbrescue

We are now accepting applications for the next EMS Citizens Academy! Participants will learn about CPR, bleeding control, modern paramedic skills and training methods and more during the free six-week program. The EMS Citizens Academy will begin Jan. 8, 2025, and will be 6-9 p.m. every Wednesday night at The Bruce W. Edwards VBEMS Headquarters and Training Center, 4160 Virginia Beach Blvd. Applications are due by Nov. 30. Please share with your network! Read more: https://bit.ly/4h1mVXn Apply now: https://bit.ly/3Ym47uJ