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Western VA EMS Council (OEMS Region 2) is pleased to announce that Mr. Brandan Arthur Brandan Arthurhas been selected to fill the position of Senior Field Coordinator effective June 22, 2026. 

Brandan brings more than 15 years of experience in emergency medical services, with a background spanning hospital-based care, interfacility transport, and both career and volunteer 911 systems. Beginning his EMS career locally in Rocky Mount, he has developed a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing providers and agencies across the profession.

A paramedic, educator, and EMS leader, Brandan has dedicated much of his career to strengthening provider education and professional growth. He currently serves as a Paramedic and Education Coordinator in Virginia and is widely recognized for his commitment to mentoring clinicians and advancing EMS education.

Throughout his career, Brandan has remained focused on building a stronger future for EMS through leadership, workforce development, and meaningful educational initiatives. His work emphasizes supporting providers both in training and in practice while fostering the next generation of EMS professionals.

“I’m honored for the opportunity to serve in this role,” said Brandan. “The future of EMS will be built through a collaborative investment in education and provider development. By strengthening our clinicians today, we not only improve the quality of patient care, but also prepare the next generation of EMS leaders.”

"We are excited to have Brandan joining our staff and look forward to his contribution to our region and the future of EMS", states Executive Director Debbie Akers.

Please join us in welcoming Brandan to the WVEMS/OEMS Region 2 Team.

The nomination period for the 2026 WVEMS Regional EMS Awards and Scholarship is open! DEADLINE TO NOMINATE: July 31, 2026. Recognize your heroes for these awards! Click on each award for the nomation form! Any questions, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Nominations will be accepted in the following categories: 

 REGIONAL EMS AWARDS

 SUMMERLIN AWARD FOR SERVICE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Special Regional Award: Once again, you have the opportunity to nominate someone for the Regional "WVEMS Benny Summerlin Award for Service to Local Government" This special award honors Benny Summerlin, a public servant who dedicated 40 years of his life to service in EMS. Benny passed away in 2012.

Click Here to Nominate!

Every agency in the WVEMS region, every hospital, and the WVEMS Council have entered into an agreement whereby the hospitals offer a ONE-FOR-ONE exchange of supply items specifically listed on the Standard List of Restocked Items. Please be aware that the listed items are the ONLY supply items that you are permitted to exchange at any hospital within our region per the agreement, and the exchange is limited to ONE per patient. For example, if you use two EZ-IO needles on a patient due to a failed attempt, you are entitled to ONE exchange needle. Not two. For other items such as IV catheters, you may exchange one-for-one for each one actually used on the patient. 

Abuse of the ONE-FOR-ONE exchange jeopardizes our entire exchange process and could result in loss of all exchange privileges. Abuses of the exchange program will be reported to the provider's OMD and agency officials to be dealt with accordingly.


Please watch for more information regarding the exchange process for specific hospitals. Remember that this supply exchange program is a benefit provided through the generosity of our hospitals and it can be rescinded at any time.

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