Virginia Department of Health
State Board of Health
Virginia Emergency Medical Services Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 31]
| Action | Amend current regulations to include new regulations as a result of legislative changes and changes in the practice of EMS. |
| Stage | Final |
| Comment Period | Ends 10/9/2012 |
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9/12/12 8:38 pm
Commenter:
Tim Honaker - Retired FF/Paramedic
"I support REPEALING the ban on weapons in EMS vehicles"
"I support REPEALING the ban on weapons in EMS vehicles"
As a former medic, I understand the situations EMS workers can find themselves in with little or no warning. As long as the ambulance companies play ball, I support the right of EMS workers to carry while on duty.