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Virginia Beach EMS A third-service EMS agency leading a diverse system of care with dedicated career providers and VB Rescue volunteers. We are recruiting new volunteers today.

Training and experience are free in exchange for your service to our community. Be part of a great team and a leader in our profession. Call 757-385-1999 to JOIN!

10/16/2026

Calling all Paramedics and AEMTs! We’re hiring — but hurry, the application deadline is approaching fast on Oct. 18. Join one of the busiest and highest‑performing EMS systems in Virginia and make an impact every day.
📌Apply Now:
➡️Paramedic: https://bit.ly/4yIl1n6
➡️AEMT: https://bit.ly/4yQ22XJ

Capt. Bailey Hartley Receives National Recognition for C**T Kit InitiativeVirginia Beach EMS proudly celebrates Capt. Ba...
10/15/2026

Capt. Bailey Hartley Receives National Recognition for C**T Kit Initiative

Virginia Beach EMS proudly celebrates Capt. Bailey Hartley, recipient of the 2026 National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians–American Academy of Pediatrics (NAEMT‑AAP) Pediatric EMS Award for her work on the C**T Kit, a resource designed to support neurodivergent patients in emergency situations.

This national honor recognizes excellence in pediatric emergency care and education. Captain Hartley’s C**T Kit Initiative reflects her dedication to compassionate, inclusive care that meets the individualized needs of neurodivergent patients.

Capt. Hartley was honored at the EMS World Expo in Orlando, Florida, joined by Chief Jason Stroud, Battalion Chief Elizabeth Beatty, Battalion Chief William Shackelford, and Capt. Tom Benadum, who represented VBEMS and celebrated her achievement.

Following the ceremony, she connected with EMS professionals from across the country, including Dr. Peter Antevy, founder of award sponsor Handtevy, to discuss her work and share her passion for improving patient care.

Please join us in congratulating Capt. Hartley on this well‑deserved national recognition and in celebrating her continued efforts to advance care for patients and families.

Read more about the C**T Kit Initiative: https://bit.ly/3UIJdXj

Congratulations to the graduates of the Buddy to Boss - Frontline Supervisor Training program!Career and volunteer super...
10/13/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of the Buddy to Boss - Frontline Supervisor Training program!
Career and volunteer supervisors with Virginia Beach EMS completed a 10‑week customized leadership program through the Virginia Tech - School of Public and International Affairs.

Throughout the course, participants learned from world‑class faculty and explored topics such as local government, strategic planning and navigating the transition from peer to supervisor.

We were proud to recognize these graduates during Wednesday’s Recognition and Promotion Ceremony.
Congratulations to:
🟦Capt. Thomas Benadum
🟦Capt. Robert Brush (not pictured)
🟦Capt. Bailey Hartley
🟦Capt. Jonathan Latoni
🟦Senior Paramedic Logan Portlock (not pictured)
🟦Capt. Michael Rifenburgh
🟦Anastasia Salonga (Princess Anne Courthouse Volunteer Rescue Squad)
🟦Capt. Zachary Schaard
🟦Battalion Chief Amy Shulz
🟦Paramedic Allison Simon (not pictured)

We celebrated the future leadership of Virginia Beach EMS at the Recognition and Promotion Ceremony on Wednesday. Our ne...
10/13/2026

We celebrated the future leadership of Virginia Beach EMS at the Recognition and Promotion Ceremony on Wednesday. Our newly promoted members were recognized in a pinning ceremony with their family and friends.

Congratulations to Assistant Chief Cat Watson, Battalion Chief Amy Schulz, Captains Jonathan Latoni & Thomas "Tom" Benadum, Volunteer Deputy Chief Nikki Midkiff and Deputy Chiefs Rob Gramkowski and Terence Sheehy!

Most City of Virginia Beach offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Columbus Day and ...
10/12/2026

Most City of Virginia Beach offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day. https://bit.ly/4jMCVQQ

🚨Only 9 days left to apply🚨 Virginia Beach EMS is looking for qualified Paramedics & Advanced EMTs!Join our team and ear...
10/09/2026

🚨Only 9 days left to apply🚨 Virginia Beach EMS is looking for qualified Paramedics & Advanced EMTs!

Join our team and earn a $6,000 hiring bonus! Take the next step in your EMS career today.

📌Application deadline: October 18.
Apply Now:
➡️Paramedic: https://bit.ly/4yIl1n6
➡️AEMT: https://bit.ly/4yQ22XJ

🎉 Congratulations to Chief Nikki Midkiff, who was recognized last night at the VBEMS Graduation and Promotion Ceremony a...
10/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Chief Nikki Midkiff, who was recognized last night at the VBEMS Graduation and Promotion Ceremony and promoted to Volunteer Deputy Chief! Chief Midkiff is a proven leader within Virginia Beach EMS — helping drive the growth of the Princess Anne Courthouse Volunteer Rescue Squad, serving on the volunteer Rescue Council and and managing the medical team at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater.

In her new role, Chief Midkiff will serve as the chief advocate and operational representative of our volunteer ranks. She will work closely with volunteer assistant chiefs and squad commanders to ensure meaningful experiences for our volunteer rescue squad members and support their ongoing contributions to our community. She will also collaborate with EMS operations to strengthen our combination system of career and volunteer providers.

Since joining VBEMS in 2020, Chief Midkiff has advanced through multiple leadership roles, championed mental health awareness as a CIT instructor, led medical operations at major events and continued serving the community through her work in a school-based clinical setting.

We’re proud to celebrate Chief Midkiff’s dedication, leadership and passion for our volunteers and the community we serve. 💙🚑

Last night, we proudly introduced Virginia Beach EMS’ newest Deputy Chiefs during our Promotion and Recognition Ceremony...
10/08/2026

Last night, we proudly introduced Virginia Beach EMS’ newest Deputy Chiefs during our Promotion and Recognition Ceremony at City Council Chamber. Please join us in congratulating Deputy Chief Robert Gramkowski and Deputy Chief Terence Sheehy on their well‑earned appointments.

Deputy Chief Gramkowski, a longtime VBEMS leader and former Assistant Chief, brings more than 20 years of service, deep operational expertise, and extensive experience supporting the City’s emergency preparedness and special operations programs.

Deputy Chief Sheehy joins VBEMS with a distinguished career in North Carolina, including serving as Deputy Chief of Operations for Dare County EMS. His background spans field and flight paramedicine, leadership development, education and major incident response.

We are honored to welcome both leaders into their new roles as they continue strengthening our commitment to exceptional emergency medical care for the Virginia Beach community.

10/08/2026

Congratulations to our newest Paramedics and AEMTs, Buddy to Boss graduates and all our promoted leaders!

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