Botetourt County Emergency Services
Botetourt County’s Fire and Rescue Services are currently provided through the support of twelve volunteer fire and rescue agencies and one supplemental career department. With nearly 200 volunteers, services are provided to all Botetourt residents and non-residents 24 /7. An immeasurable amount of time and energy is given to keep the residents of Botetourt County safe. Over-all goal: To provide a professional level of service to reduce the loss of life and property in Botetourt County while maintaining a proactive stance on prevention and public education.
The Botetourt County Volunteers come from all walks of life. From junior members training in high school to seniors, now retired and wanting to help in their community, volunteering for fire, rescue or both has taken on new meaning for many members. If you have an interest in becoming a volunteer for your community, don’t hesitate.
Contact emergencyservices@botetourt.org today. There is a place for you and we welcome you.
The Botetourt County Volunteers come from all walks of life. From junior members training in high school to seniors, now retired and wanting to help in their community, volunteering for fire, rescue or both has taken on new meaning for many members. If you have an interest in becoming a volunteer for your community, don’t hesitate.
Contact emergencyservices@botetourt.org today. There is a place for you and we welcome you.
Proposed Rules
And Regulations
And Regulations
NEWS FOR WVEMS ON FUTURE OF EMT TESTING STANDARDS
Effective with all Consolidated Test Sites held after September 1, new testing standards will be in place, along with a new fee structure. For many months, the Virginia Office of EMS has been developing a new practical testing standard.
In an effort to standardize testing across Virginia, all evaluators will be trained to the new standards, and test fees will be uniform. The cost for any initial practical exam (first-time EMT-B or First Responder testing) will be $50. This applies to initial testing, secondary eligibility testing, and re-entry testing. All practical exam retests will be $25. As is the case at present, there is no charge for a written-only exam.
Virginia’s Office of Emergency Services has proposed new rules and regulations that may effect all volunteer and paid EMS workers in Virginia. If you are involved with patient care, then you should make yourself aware of all proposed revisions, additions and deletions. There are open town hall meeting scheduled throughout the state of Virginia. To find one near you, please visit their website for times and locations. To see the proposed regulations, click on the following:
http://www.vdh.state.va.us/OEMS/Regulations/RegulationsReview.htm
http://www.vdh.state.va.us/OEMS/Regulations/RegulationsReview.htm
ATTENTION ALL BOTETOURT COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE
NEED EVOC?
NEED EVOC?
EVOC (DFP. Class 1, 2 and 3) will be offered at the Fincastle Fire Department on July 16th through July 18th. Hours will be Thursday July 16th and Friday, July 17th beginning each evening at 7:00pm. Saturday, July 18th will begin at 8:30am. This is a 16 hour class and full attendance is required. Contact Botetourt County Emergency Services to register @ 540-473-2098.
The Regional Award to the Outstanding EMS Agency was given to Botetourt County Emergency Services. This agency was established in December 2001 in an effort to provide a daytime supplement to existing volunteer rescue squads. Botetourt County Emergency Services has grown over the years from providing EMS as a supplemental service, to today’s commitment to be an integral part of the EMS system in Botetourt County working with all volunteer agencies in the county.
Pictured L-R: Charles Cofelt (CCPT), Jason Ferguson (BCES), Dr. Frantz, David Bishop (Roanoke City), Bill Duff (Roanoke County)
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday
August 9, 2009
Volunteer
Appreciation
Day