Lord Fairfax EMS Council Mission StatementThe mission of the Lord Fairfax EMS Council is to promote a regional community-based emergency medical services (EMS) network that reduces premature death and disability from acute illness and injury through the coordination of local EMS resources. Our mission will be accomplished through teamwork, dedication, customer friendly staff, quality training, and by efficient and cost-effective operations. |
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PI Data Due April 30, 2010
Annual Report Released
The Council's Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2009 was recently released! This report was mailed to all EMS agencies in the region. To view the report, click here.
Council Article in Chamber Newsletter
The Lord Fairfax EMS Council was recently featured in an article in the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce newsletter. Each month the Chamber publishes an article in their newsletter titled "Spotlight on Non-Profit". The Council was honored that we were given the space in their December newsletter (page 6). To read the article, click here .
Governor's Award for Excellence in EMS
 The 2009 Governor's Emergency Medical Services Awards were presented Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Norfolk. Larry A. Oliver was presented with the Excellence in EMS award. Larry has been involved with EMS for the past thirty years. Larry currently serves as the Deputy Chief of the Frederick County Fire & Rescue Department, serves as the Council's Vice-President, and is was also appointed by the Governor to the EMS Advisory Board this past year. More
Governor's Award for Outstanding Telecommunications Officer/Dispatcher
 Erin D. Elrod was recently presented with the Outstanding Telecommunications Officer/Dispatcher at the Governor's EMS Awards Banquet in Norfolk. Erin has been employed by the Winchester Emergency Communications Center for more than thirteen years and has served in the Director's position since May, 2005. During that period, she has increased both moral and tenure of her staff and has initiated efforts by her staff to help those in need in her community. More Update on H1N1 Virus
 The influenza A (H1N1) virus (more commonly referred to as swine flu)
is still widespread throughout Virginia. All regions have been affected, and it is important for all health care providers, including EMS providers
to stay informed about H1N1. Dr. Karen Remley, State Health Commissioner has
provided an update with very important H1N1 information.
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