By Christi Budy
On May 19, Virginia Beach EMS received the American Heart Association 2017 Mission: Lifeline GOLD EMS Recognition Award at the Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) state meeting in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Congratulations to the following individuals who were recognized at the 2017 EMS Awards in May:
Outstanding “Specialist/Support” Member of the Year: Tonya Baker
Certificates of Commendation: Travis Smith, Jack Kirschner
BLS Patient Care Provider of the Year: Amanda Stuffel
ALS Patient Care Provider of the Year: Christie Cifelli
Medal of Merit: Cathileen Watson
Congratulations to the following graduates of BLS Academy #19, who were recognized in a ceremony at the training center on June 8, 2017.
Sergio Adams
Caitlyn Allen
Emily Baynes
Rachel Berman
Rachel Bohs
The deadline to apply for a 2018 Foundation Grant is Oct. 2, 2017. The program, which financially assists the City’s volunteer rescue squad entities with operational improvements, distributed more than $100,000 in grant funds last year to five entities. To learn more and apply, click on “Grants & Scholarships” above.
During the month of June, 5 of all proceeds at Wasserhund Brewing were set aside for the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. EMS volunteers were onsite throughout the month with ambulances and other displays and also hosted a variety of Saturday evening events. It was a fun way to raise more than $3,200 for VBVRS!
Congratulations! Between April 18 and July 6, 2017, the individuals below advanced to the following EMT certification level:
Senior
Cromwell, James
Flack, Rick
Ford, Ray
Lewis, Scott
Congratulations to the graduates of BLS Academy #18, who were recognized in a ceremony at the training center on April 5, 2017.
(listed alphabetically)
Alexis Atkinson
Daniel Billowitz
Taylor Branscomb
Janeza Calderon
Christopher Denfeld
Lacey Duke
Benjamin Hansen
Honey Hartleb
Alexis Harvey
James Horst
Carmen Jordan
Lena Kessler
Kristen Mabine
Kiana Noer
Mikayla Plansker
Kiel Powell
Elizabeth Rogers
Melissa Toupin
William Trembley
Kyle Valentine
Travon Whitehurst
Virginia Beach resident Traci Wagner was pregnant with her third child. Her first two children, both boys, had been delivered by induction and C-section, so she and her husband Nick were patiently awaiting another C-section scheduled for the following week… but this baby had different plans.
Twenty-seven year old Dr. Grace Coronel is from Guayaquil, Ecuador. She works on a cruise ship called the Silversea Galapagos as medical officer in charge, and she often vacations in Virginia Beach visiting her boyfriend and his family.
On a recent trip to our city, she wanted to further her experience in the field, and VBEMS gladly set her up on an observer ride with EMT Lynette Dimitry and Paramedic Susan Palmer.
On March 5th, the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad celebrated its 41st Annual Oyster Roast and Craft Beer Festival. More than 800 people turned out to support the squad at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, and a great time was had by all.
