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PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Association of First Responders Announces Statewide Rebrand
Virginia Association of First Responders Announces Statewide Rebrand January 21, 2026 Oilville, Va. — The Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, founded in 1935, has officially rebranded as the Virginia Association of First Responders (VAFR) to reflect a...
ANNOUNCEMENT: VAFR Spring BOG Meeting & Training Information Released — Hotel Reservations Now Available
VAFR Spring Board of Governors Meeting & Training Information Released The Virginia Association of First Responders (VAFR) has released information for the upcoming Spring Board of Governors Meeting and Continuing Education Training, scheduled for March 20–21,...
ANNOUNCEMENT: VAFR 2026 Convention and Training – Date and Location Announced
The VAFR 2026 Convention and Training Event will be held at The Hotel Madison and Shenandoah Valley Conference Center, 710 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA from October 8 – 11, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: Virginia First Responder Symposium Registration is now OPEN!
The Virginia Association of First Responders (VAFR) proudly celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Rescue College this year, held June 6-15, 2025, at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. In its five decades, Rescue College has grown into one of the most respected and anticipated EMS training events in Virginia — and this milestone year was one of our biggest and best yet.
EMS Job Listings
JOB OPENING **Southside Virginia Emergency Crew (SVEC) is currently hiring ALS providers. The link to apply is in the barcode of the flier and can also be found at: https://www.svecems.org/recruitment. Any questions regarding the posting can be...
Help Ukraine with EMS Equipment
Since March of 2022, we have been working with a group organizing a medical supply effort for Ukrainians. Since March, we have been able to help get multiple ambulances donated as well as countless medical equipment and supplies. The amount of need and support for...