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Virginia First Responder Symposium

 

👉 View the Symposium Brochure as a "flip book" - Click Here

 

👉 To download the Virginia First Responder Symposium Brochure - Click here

 

Registration Opens: March 1, 2026

 

YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF VAFR TO REGISTER FOR THE SYMPOSIUM
 

A SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH EVENT YOU WANT TO ATTEND!

Questions/Issues - Call VAFR State Office - 800-833-0602 or email vafr@vafr.org

This year’s Symposium will feature:
• 8 comprehensive training tracks
• 130+ courses

The brochure provides a full overview of training tracks, sample courses, and what to expect when we gather in Blacksburg this June.

Celebrating 51 Years of Excellence in EMS Training

The Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center, Blacksburg, VA

June 12 thru June 21, 2026

Why Attend?
Get ready for 10 days of dynamic, hands-on training for:
EMS professionals
Fire departments
Law enforcement agencies
Youth participants

What You’ll Gain
Sharpen your technical rescue skills
Earn continuing education credits
Connect with fellow first responders

Course Highlights
Rope Rescue
Vehicle Extrication
Infectious Disease Control
Swift Water Rescue
ALS / PALS
Mental Health for EMS
Rescue Camp for Youth
Live Rescue Scenarios
And much more!

For more information, contact Kevin Dillard, Chair:
kevindillard@vafr.org
Virginia Association of First Responders
2535 Turkey Creek Road
Oilville, VA 23129
804.749.8191