Central Shenandoah EMS Council, Inc.

11/03/2025

11/01/2025

🕰️ It's Time to Fall Back! 🍂
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour this weekend for Daylight Saving Time!

⏰ While you're at it, take a moment to check and change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. A simple step that can save lives! 🔋🚨

Stay safe and enjoy the extra hour of sleep! 😴🍁

10/31/2025

🚨 Become an EMT — Training Starts January 2026 🚨

Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue is offering an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course from January 7 – April 18, 2026.

📍 Location: RCFR Admin Office, Buena Vista, VA
🕓 Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6–10 PM; occasional Saturdays, 8 AM–5 PM
💵 Cost: $500 (includes textbook) — tuition waiver available for interested participants

Open to anyone 16 or older. This hybrid course includes in-person skills sessions and a final skills test on April 18, 2026.

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween 2025! 👻🎃

Whether you're out trick-or-treating, watching scary movies, or just enjoying the autumn vibes — have a hauntingly good time!

10/22/2025

The American Heart Association's 2025 Guidelines Update is live! If you are an Instructor with the CSEMS Training Center, please check your emails for all the information you'll need on the 2025 Update and the steps you'll need to take. As always, reach out to the office if you have any questions!

10/20/2025

Upcoming Hybrid EMT Class. Scan the QR code for more information

10/17/2025

10/16/2025

The 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC will release on Oct. 22!

Join our Science Overview Webinar to learn:
✔ The top changes from 2020 to 2025
✔ The rationale behind the updates
✔ What this means for your practice

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
10:30-11:45 AM CT
Live Q&A included.

👉 Reserve your seat now: http://spr.ly/6187AFd3X

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 17, 5:00 PM CT

10/16/2025

Registration is now open!!

10/10/2025

🧠💚 World Mental Health Day 2025
This year’s theme: Mental health support in emergencies — because mental well-being is just as urgent as physical safety in times of crisis.

Let’s listen. Let’s support. Let’s break the stigma.
You are not alone.