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Causes: Disaster Aid, Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services
Mission: Establish and administer an energency medical services system and to provide training and continuing education on public safety.
Programs: Thomas jefferson ems council is created by state statute and is an integral part of virginia's comprehensive ems system. The council served to assess, identify, coordinate, plan and implement efficient and effective regional ems delivery systems in partnership with the virginia oems, state ems advisory board, the region ems agencies and personnel. The council integrates and coordinates resources to ensure rapid response and expert patient care, as well as coordination between 7 jurisdictions, more than 40 local ems agencies and 2 hospitals. The council also provides als and bls training to emt personnel.