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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9/13/12 10:29 am
Commenter:
Jack Looney, Veteran, Disabled American Citizen
Repeal the ban on trained EMS personell from carrying weapons
Repeal the ban on trained EMS personell from carrying weapons
I am fully in support of allowing trained EMS personell to carry firearms while on OR off duty for their protection, and the protection of their patients and co-workers.
It is fact that police are either not called to the scene, or arrive sometime after the EMS personell, which has, and very may well again, put their lives in danger.
I urge you to repeal the ban on EMS personell carrying weapons on their person,and in their vehicle, and to make sure they get proper training to use such.