The Operational Medical Support (OMS) Unit plays a crucial role in providing pre-hospital emergency medical, health and welfare, safety, and educational support to all Virginia State Police (VSP) operations. The OMS program enables the Department to account for all of its Virginia-certified or nationally registered emergency medical technicians, including those at basic, enhanced, advanced, intermediate, and paramedic levels.
The Department’s OMS unit is an Advanced Life Support Agency that operates under the Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). The OMS program, managed by the agency, allows for the efficient management of these highly trained and certified assets, under the legal protection of an Operational Medical Director (OMD) and the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). Through OMS, the agency can ensure that all VSP operations have access to the highest quality emergency medical support and services possible. The OMS unit operates under strict safety protocols, ensuring the safety and well-being of all personnel involved in operations. Additionally, the OMS program provides valuable educational and training opportunities to VSP personnel, further enhancing their ability to provide effective and efficient emergency medical support.