Starting July 1, Virginia Beach EMS will begin billing patients’ health insurance plans for ambulance transports, also known as compassionate billing. Revenue from the program will provide relief to volunteer rescue squads, fund new ambulances & EMS services: virginiabeach.gov/EMSBilling

Starting today, Virginia Beach EMS will begin billing patients’ health insurance plans for ambulance transports, also known as compassionate billing. Find frequently asked questions, essential billing information and more at virginiabeach.gov/EMSBilling. #compassionatebilling

Become an EMS volunteer and make a difference in the #VirginiaBeach community. Earn your EMT certification through our VBEMS EMT Academy — it's free with a commitment of one year of volunteering. Learn more at ems.virginiabeach.gov/volunteer.

Ready to make a difference in your community? EMS volunteers provide essential emergency services and care to those in need. Learn more about volunteering with VBEMS at ems.virginiabeach.gov/volunteer.

It’s National Drowning Prevention Day. Raise awareness and learn about the impact of drowning and ways to prevent it. For water safety resources: rdcrss.org/46hFJyL #DrowningPrevention

Another new tool for Virginia Beach EMS providers! The C.O.L.T. Kit Initiative is designed to aid first responders in recognizing and supporting individuals of all ages with sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, and communication needs during emergency situations.

Today is International Lifeguard Appreciation Day! Every summer, Virginia Beach EMS lifeguards watch over and protect beachgoers in Sandbridge. Thank you for your dedication and service! #lifeguardappreciationday #lifeguard #sandbridge #vbems #vbrescue #virginiabeach

Congratulations! Senior Paramedic Jonathan Quinn received his Certificate of Release as an EMS Field Supervisor on Friday! Learn more about volunteering with VBEMS: ems.virginiabeach.gov/volunteer.

👏👏 Kathy Budy was recently recognized for more than 30 years of service with Virginia Beach EMS. She is Captain of Support Services Team that provides admin support from staffing the front desk, serving as patients for EMT classes and more. Congratulations, Kathy! #FeelGoodFriday

Welcome, Ambulance 1625!🚑 On Sunday, the newest ambulance went into service at EMS Station 15. ems.virginiabeach.gov

We would like to congratulate Dylan Koch for being selected as the 2025 Virginia Beach Virginia Beach Neptune Festival EMS Hometown Hero. He currently serves at Chief of Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad. 🙌 #VBEMS # NeptuneFestival #HometownHeroes

Virginia Beach EMS is now hiring qualified paramedics and advanced EMTs. Application deadline is Oct. 12 at 11:59 p.m. 🔗 Apply Now: Paramedic - bit.ly/48OgaGL Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - bit.ly/4mJQ6Qj

Paramedic Bailey Hartley created the COLT Kit Initiative to address the communication gap between EMS providers and neurodivergent patients, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder. Learn more about what inspired her 👇

🚑 Virginia Beach EMS, our focus on service and community drives our commitment to providing exceptional prehospital care to our patients every day. Each month, we'll share a snapshot of our activity & impact from the previous month. Check out our September 2025 numbers below! 👇

Operation Jelly Roll = Success! Glad to help out our partners Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services. Thanks for having us! Apply to become a volunteer and help save lives! 🚑 ems.virginiabeach.gov/volunteer

.Virginia Beach EMS is accepting applications for 2026 EMS Citizens Academy! Learn about CPR, bleeding control, modern paramedic skills and training methods and more during the free six-week program. Application deadline: Nov. 17. ✅Apply now: bit.ly/3WSvhYs

Virginia Beach EMS would like to salute its volunteer and career members and staff who have served, or are serving, in the U.S. Armed Forces on this Veterans Day. 🙏 Thank you for your service. #veteransday

🚑 Check out our October 2025 numbers! 👇 Every month, Virginia Beach EMS will share a snapshot of our activity and impact from the previous month — calls for service, provider hours and lifesaving measures.

Join our Blood Drive supporting the Whole Blood Initiative on Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each unit donated directly benefits the Whole Blood Initiative, which allows our providers to offer whole blood treatments to eligible trauma patients in the field. bit.ly/3XFlMMB

Reminder: Apply today for the 2026 EMS Citizens Academy! Learn about the Virginia Beach EMS System and receive practical training, including CPR, bleeding control, modern paramedic skills and more during the free six-week program. ➡️ Apply here: bit.ly/3WSvhYs