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Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) – June 2019 Cycle  Grant Opportunity

Application Deadline: March 15, 2019

The Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is announcing the June 2019 cycle of the RSAF competitive matching grant program. OEMS will accept applications from nonprofit licensed EMS agencies and other Virginia EMS organizations operating on a nonprofit basis exclusively for the benefit of the general public pursuant to § 32.1-111.12 of the Code of Virginia between February 1 until March 15, 2019.

The period of performance for RSAF is 12 months, beginning July 1, 2019. Eligible applicants must submit a proposal through the EMS – Grant Information Funding Tool (E-GIFT) before 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 15, 2019, including an itemized quote, verification of the agency’s Federal Identification Number (FIN), and appropriate e-signatures.

RSAF Technical Assistance Webinar

Friday, Mar. 1, 2019 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/742242837

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United States: +1 (786) 535-3211
Access Code: 742-242-837

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Applications must be received through E-GIFT with all appropriate e-signatures, price quotations, and other relevant information by the application deadline, 5 p.m. EST, March 15, 2019. FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact Luke Parker, grants manager, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (804) 888-9106.

Stryker LIFEPAK 15 Voluntary Field Action

(02-01-19)

Stryker has announced that the company is launching a voluntary field action on specific units of the LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillators.  The company is contacting customers with impacted devices to schedule the correction of their devices(s). 

For further information, click here to see the announcement.

Riverside Recognizes December Brainsavers From NNFD!

Congratulations to Marcus Drewry and Derek Cousins of Newport News Fire Department! They are the Riverside Brain Saver Award Winners for December 2018!!  Door to Needle in 27 minutes! Amazing work!   Marcus and Derek will be recognized with other Brainsaver recipients at a reception later this summer.