Old Dominion Ems Alliance

Old Dominion EMS Alliance (ODEMSA) is a non-profit organization based in Richmond, Virginia. Established in 1978, ODEMSA employs three individuals and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. The organization is one of the largest and most diverse regional EMS councils in Virginia. ODEMSA is tasked by state law with assisting in the development and implementation of an efficient and effective emergency medical services (EMS) delivery system. They serve a 9,000-square-mile region encompassing Virginia Health Planning Districts 13, 14, 15, and 19. This area includes 26 hospitals, nearly 100 EMS agencies, over 6,200 EMS providers, and a population of 1.48 million residents. Within ODEMSA's structure, various standing committees work to address critical aspects of EMS service. These committees include Air Medical, Peer Support/CISM, Hospital Diversion, Medical Direction, Mass Casualty Incident (MCI), Pharmacy, Performance Improvement, Training and Education, STEMI Steering, and Stroke Steering. For more information about Old Dominion EMS Alliance, visit their website at odemsa.vaems.org.