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Northern Virginia Emergency Response System (NVERS)
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Bluesky account of the Northern Virginia Emergency Response System #RegionalPreparedness www.nvers.org
Last week, NVERS held a 5-day Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) Direct Support
Medic Course. The program is designed to meet the foundational, regional needs of creating and sustaining direct support medics working with local, NOVA law enforcement special weapons and tactics (SWAT) teams.
March 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This week, AMR staff participated in NVERS RHCC Communications Officer training 🚑📞, sharpening their skills to answer the RHCC line 24/7. Their dedication ensures seamless emergency coordination when it matters most!

#NVERS #RHCC #Preparedness #EmergencyResponse
February 28, 2025 at 10:43 PM
NVERS Mobile Vehicle Barriers were on duty enhancing safety at GMU’s Homecoming Block Party on Feb. 8. These UASI-funded regional assets help NVERS member jurisdictions safeguard special events from vehicle threats.

Pictured: GMU PD & City of Fairfax FD
Credit: DC M. Lighthiser
February 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The latest NVERS Regional Speaker Series session featured Captain Scott Burgess (Ret.) of the Nashville Fire Department.

As the initial Incident Commander during the 2020 Nashville Bombing, he shared firsthand insights into response strategies, challenges, and lessons learned.
February 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
We are proud to be hosting an Advanced Burn Life Support Course for hospital and Fire/EMS responders, in partnership with @medstarhealth.bsky.social
January 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Secretary of Public Safety & Homeland Security Cole and VDFP Director Creasy joined the NOVA Fire Chiefs for their monthly meeting to discuss issues facing the fire service.
January 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season.
December 23, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Our bimonthly healthcare partners meeting is underway - featuring a presentation by UVA Health on their blood program. This meeting connects healthcare facilities and organizations and their emergency preparedness partners.
December 4, 2024 at 3:07 PM
Our medically vulnerable populations partners are participating in a tabletop exercise to test the regional preparedness for cyber events. This group includes representatives from long term care, dialysis, home health, hospice, and local government partners. #EmergencyManagement #Preparedness
November 20, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Hello Bluesky! As a collaborative partnership between local governments, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the private sector, NVERS enhances the ability of public safety agencies and partner organizations to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
November 15, 2024 at 1:40 PM