The Department of Emergency Medical Services, located in Virginia Beach, Va., provides services to the public that preserve life, improve health and promote the safety of citizens and visitors, who live, learn, work and play in the community. It provides patient care services, public awareness and education, proactive safety interventions and hazards readiness services. The department provides various first aid and safety tips, as well as surfing regulations resources. The Department of Emergency Medical Services maintains a lifeguard services division that works closely with private contractors who operates lifeguard and rental services for oceanfront. It also operates a training center that plans, develops, organizes and conducts several technical and nontechnical programs of study for rescue members, public safety officers, hospital personnel and the general public.

Website: ems.virginiabeach.gov

Phone: (757) 385-1999

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Virginia Beach Blvd and Junior College Way