The Virginia Beach Department of Emergency Medical Services is the largest volunteer rescue service in the country with over 780 volunteers serving the city of over 498,000 residents.

Follow these steps to apply

Step 1:

Call the Department of Emergency Medical Services at 757-385-1999. Tell them you wish to be an EMS volunteer. At that time we will ask you a few questions before and then sign you up for a "New Member Orientation Meeting." This meeting will highlight the many facets of the Department and personally guide you though the application process.

Step 2:

Complete the following paperwork (done at the New Member Orientation meeting).

• Membership Application
• NCIC Form
• Virginia DMV Form
  • Out of State DMV needs to provide the following:
    • DMV record from state which you are license
    • Have not been licensed in Virginia for past five (5) years
• VCIN Form
• Va Beach Occupational Health Physical ( appointments are discussed during orientation. all appointments are at no charge to applicant)
• Fingerprint card (generally done the same day as the health physical appointment)

Step 3: (Only applies if you have previous EMS Training)

Provide EMS Administration with copies of State of Virginia certification (i.e. First Responder, EMT, Shock Trauma Tech, Cardiac Tech or Paramedic). Also a copy of current CPR certification (front & back of card - see below for type of CPR course required.

Any other certifications whether rescue or fire should be submitted. Acceptable CPR certifications:

• American Heart Association - Health Care Provider
• American Red Cross - Professional Rescuer ASHI
• CPR-Pro Medic First Aid - BLSPRO
• AAOS Professional Rescuer

Step 4:

Register for next available Virginia Beach "OSHA " policies and procedures class. "OSHA" class is held at the EMS Training Center. Please contact the Training Center at 385-2970 to register.

Step 5:

Upon completion of the application process, the Chief of EMS will either approve or disapprove of the application

Step 6:

Approved applicants will be notified in writing. Approved applications will be forwarded to the appropriate Membership Coordinator to be brought before the rescue squad membership for vote as a probationary member.

Step 7:

Issuance of photo ID Badge and AIC booklet.

Step 8:

Sign up and start running duties!

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For further information, contact Geri Autunno, Human Resource Manager at 757-385-5041. The Virginia Beach Emergency Medical Services Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.