Want to Become a Volunteer?
Virgina Beach Department of EMS Recruitment Video
Interested in helping out the community? We would love to have you as a member. But before you join, you might want to participate in a ride along.
Q. How does the training work, and what level will the city train me up to?
A. First, there are several skill levels of providers in the Virginia Beach EMS system. The city will train you all the way to the highest skill level. Certain levels of training will require you to sign a contract with the city promising a set number of years service. To best explain how this works, see the chart below.
Level of Training |
Contract Requirements |
Educational Institution |
EMT Basic |
2yr contract |
VB EMS Training |
EMT Enhanced |
2yr contract |
VB EMS Training or TCC |
EMT Intermediate |
2yr contract |
TCC |
EMT Paramedic |
2yr contract |
TCC |
The best resource for information about contract terms and how your prior training is to ask Virginia Beach EMS training office. They can be reached at (757) 385-2970.
Q. What is a ride-along?
A. A ride along is a way to see what we do while we're on duty. You pick your shift that you want to run, and run as an observer on our ambulance. We run 12 hour shifts, but you can leave anytime during that shift. (This is assuming that we aren't on a call at the exact moment that you want out of the observer duty.) Once you have run, you can decide whether rescue is for you. Click on this link for more details and to contact our representative.
Q. I have already ran an observer duty, or have been affiliated with an EMS program before. How can I join?
A. You can submit an application to City of Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Administrative office. They can be reached @ 757-385-1999. You can also contact them via e-mail @gautunno@vbgov.com
Q. What are the qualifications for joining Virginia Beach EMS?
A. The qualifications are as follows:
- Be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
- EMS Admin will run a background check along with a DMV check.
Q. What if I don't have previous EMS training/ or my certifications have expired?
A. You can sign-up for classes through the City of Virginia Beach EMS Training Department.