Honoring Our Fallen Heroes: National EMS Memorial Service – July 19

Join us in Arlington, VA or via livestream as we pay tribute to EMS professionals who gave their lives in service—including Virginia’s own Randolph Breton.

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July 2025 Protocol Update Now Available.

Tidewater EMS providers and agencies—review the latest protocol changes and ensure your teams are aligned with current standards.

Congratulations to Captains Cherry and Jones on their Ultrasound Certification!

Capt. Christie Cherry and Capt. Jason Jones with Virginia Beach EMS have successfully completed the Tidewater EMS Council Ultrasound Course and are now certified to make clinical decisions using POCUS technology in the field. Outstanding work!

Registration Now Open for the 2026 Tidewater Healthcare Expo.

Register today to access 100+ sessions, keynote events, awards luncheon, exhibitor hall, social gatherings, and optional pre‑conference workshops.

About

Coordinating
EMS Services for Southeast Virginia.

Tidewater EMS Council plays an important role in ensuring that the highest levels of care, training and support are provided. Building and sustaining relationships with other healthcare partners and agencies in the area and around the state is integral to the contributions TEMS makes to the EMS system.

Thank You to Our Partners Who Help Make This Possible
David Long
Executive Director @ Tidewater EMS Council

Regarding the recently implemented Whole Blood Program- "For the everyday citizen, what we are seeing is that we are managing our trauma patients better. We are essentially incorporating and managing a process that helps treat patients who have been exposed to violence and have at least a chance to survive."

What We do

Serving the Region

Tidewater EMS Council serves the regional EMS System with ongoing training programs, leadership and oversight. Services to EMS and the greater healthcare community provided by the Council are many and varied.

58+

Local Agencies

5,400

EMS Providers

10+

Area Hospitals

117K+

Calls Per Year