Town of Tazewell EMS

09/14/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Authorized by Stanley Lampert, Chief of Police

A North Carolina man is wanted in Tazewell for Grand Larceny. The Tazewell Virginia Police Department filed charges today for Christopher Neil Coughenour of Gold Hill, North Carolina for the theft of a 2011 Caterpillar 305.5 DCR excavator stolen from the 1500 block of Fairgrounds Road, Tazewell late Wednesday night, July 01, 2026. The accused is described as a male white, 6’04”, 160 lbs, brown eyes, and brown hair. Three other persons of interest have been identified as possibly conspirators. The investigation is on-going and additional charges are pending. The agency thanks Bluefield Police Department, Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, and the Cabarrus County, North Carolina Sheriff’s Office for their assistance as well as information provided by the public.

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

🚑 Registration is open for the 1st Annual Southwest Virginia EMS Council EMS Symposium! 🚑

We’re excited to bring EMS professionals together October 3–4, 2026, at the Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Virginia, for two days of education, certification, and hands-on professional development.

Whether you need to renew a certification, strengthen your clinical knowledge, improve your response skills, or add new training to your toolbox, there’s something on the schedule for you!

📚 Courses Offered

🩺 BLS – Basic Life Support
Strengthen the foundational lifesaving skills used every day in healthcare and EMS, including high-quality CPR and team-based resuscitation.

🚑 EMS Safety
Focus on recognizing and reducing the risks EMS professionals encounter on the job, helping providers make safer decisions for themselves, their partners, patients, and the public.

❤️ ACLS Refresher – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Refresh your knowledge and skills for managing adult cardiovascular emergencies, including cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, and other time-critical situations.

👶 PALS Refresher – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Review the systematic assessment and management of seriously ill or injured pediatric patients and reinforce effective pediatric resuscitation skills.

🧒 PEARS – Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
Designed to strengthen the ability of BLS providers to recognize pediatric emergencies, initiate appropriate interventions, and stabilize young patients.

👵 GEMS – Geriatric Education for EMS
Build a better understanding of the unique medical, social, and communication considerations involved in caring for older adults in the prehospital environment.

🚨 PHTLS – Prehospital Trauma Life Support
Develop and reinforce a systematic approach to trauma assessment and treatment, with an emphasis on critical thinking and delivering effective prehospital trauma care.

🫁 AMLS – Advanced Medical Life Support
Take a deeper look at assessing and managing complex medical patients using a systematic approach to differential diagnosis and clinical decision-making.

🛡️ TECC – Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
Learn principles for providing lifesaving care during high-threat and complex incidents where traditional EMS operations may need to be adapted to the environment.

👨‍👩‍👧 EPC – Emergency Pediatric Care
Expand your knowledge of pediatric assessment and emergency care, with an emphasis on recognizing and appropriately managing sick and injured children.

🚑 EVOS – Emergency Vehicle Operator Safety
Improve the knowledge and decision-making skills needed to operate emergency vehicles safely while reducing risks to crews, patients, and the public.

📋 DICO Officer Update
An update for Designated Infection Control Officers, covering information and responsibilities relevant to supporting EMS agencies and their personnel in infection-control matters.

📅 Symposium Schedule

Saturday, October 3:
BLS • EMS Safety • ACLS Refresher • GEMS • PHTLS Day 1 • AMLS Day 1 • TECC Day 1 • EPC Day 1

Sunday, October 4:
DICO Officer Update • PALS Refresher • PEARS • EVOS • PHTLS Day 2 • AMLS Day 2 • TECC Day 2 • EPC Day 2

📍 Higher Education Center – Abingdon, Virginia

⚠️ Important Course Information

ACLS and PALS participants: Required online pre-course work must be completed before class, and each student must bring their completed course certificate to class.

📚 Provider textbooks are not included. Participants must obtain the current required manuals.

💳 Completion Card Fees: AHA completion cards for BLS, ACLS, PALS, and PEARS are $10 per card. NAEMT completion cards for PHTLS, AMLS, TECC, GEMS, and EPC are $15 per card. DICO Officer Update registration and fees are paid directly to VAFR.

⚠️ All classes are subject to minimum enrollment and may be canceled or rescheduled.

🔥 REGISTER EARLY — SPACE IS LIMITED! 🔥

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register, or contact the Southwest Virginia EMS Council at (276) 628-4151 for more information.

Please LIKE, SHARE, and TAG your EMS colleagues, agencies, and departments so we can make our first annual symposium a great one!

🚑 Training today for stronger care tomorrow.

09/10/2026

📬 Now Hiring: Economic Administrative Assistant
Job Description:
Performs business attraction, development, and retention efforts. Work collaboratively with stakeholders—ranging from local government leadership, business owners, and community leaders to create partnerships that benefit the local economy and community well-being.

Primary Responsibilities:
Attract and Retain Stakeholders. Develop a business recruitment and marketing package. Create database of available commercial properties throughout our locality. Collaborate with local real estate agents for potential entrepreneurs and maintain knowledge of real estate sites for sale or lease.
Strategic Planning. Develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient economic development services.
Community Engagement. Lead efforts in community engagement and public relations, including but not limited to; partnerships and collaborations, promotions for businesses, events, and initiatives.
Grant/Project Management. Research grant opportunities and administer grants when funding is available for projects.
Act as a liaison to various committees and external organizations.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration or Marketing is required. Minimum of two years’ experience in community or economic development, public relations, marketing, and planning.

Core Capabilities:
Excellent communication and organization skills, able to work independently, effective in conflict resolution, project management, strong planning, implementation and collaboration skills.

Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Paid time off and holiday time. Virginia Retirement System. Starting pay begins at $44,000.00/year.

Download an application from our website, or pick one up at Town Hall located at 211 Central Avenue, Tazewell, Virginia 24651.
Please submit both application and resume to Manager Regon:
by email to [email protected] or
by mail to 211 Central Avenue Tazewell, Virginia 24651

https://www.townoftazewell.org/docs/employment-application.pdf

08/28/2026

06/18/2026

A big congratulations to Jonah Blackwell for passing his Advanced EMT. WTG, Jonah!!! We are proud of you!

05/20/2026

Thank you Tazewell Virginia Police Department!

04/18/2026

The Tazewell Police Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our 911 Dispatchers who assist us each and every day. Their role is both challenging and essential, serving as the critical link between our officers, staff, and the community we serve.

We are truly grateful for their dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to public safety.

04/18/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN (FULL TIME POSITION)

Qualifications
◾️ Have required certifications and knowledge of regulations for commercial projects.
◾️ Knowledge of pumps and 3-phase electrical systems.
◾️ Must be able to read blueprints and diagrams.

Work Requirements
◾️ Available for weekends and holidays.
◾️ Ability to work in outdoor conditions.
◾️ Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
◾️ Ability to climb ladders.
◾️ Valid driver’s license.

The position requires the applicants to first pass a drug test. Full time positions include many benefits - medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, PTO, paid holidays, Virginia retirement, discounts to YMCA, free pool passes, & more.

Applications can be picked up at the Town of Tazewell at 211 Central Avenue, Tazewell, Virginia 24651 or downloaded from our website at https://www.townoftazewell.org/employment

Applications will be taken until the positions are filled. The Town of Tazewell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.