Mecklenburg County Emergency Services

08/05/2026

Mecklenburg County Emergency Services Whole Blood Program Officially Takes Off!

This morning, our team traveled to the Virginia State Police / Chesterfield Fire & EMS MedFlight 1 base in Chesterfield County to receive our first two units of whole blood, marking the official launch of one of the most significant advancements in emergency medical care ever introduced in Mecklenburg County.

Beginning today, our paramedics are equipped to administer whole blood to patients suffering from life threatening blood loss before they ever reach the hospital. For critically injured trauma patients, every minute matters. Being able to begin replacing lost blood at the scene or while en route to the hospital can dramatically improve a patient’s chances of survival.

This milestone represents months of planning, training, equipment acquisition, and collaboration between numerous organizations that share a common goal: providing the highest level of care possible to the citizens and visitors of Mecklenburg County.

Programs like this simply do not happen alone. We are incredibly grateful for the guidance, support, and partnership provided by Chesterfield Fire and EMS, the Virginia State Police MedFlight 1 team, the Old Dominion EMS Alliance (ODEMSA), Inova Blood Donor Services, our medical direction team, and all of the individuals who helped make this vision a reality.

Their willingness to share their knowledge, experience, and resources has allowed Mecklenburg County to bring this lifesaving capability to our community.

We are especially proud to be part of this regional effort that is expanding access to prehospital blood transfusions across Virginia. Working together, agencies throughout the region are ensuring that patients have access to the best possible care when they need it most.

Today, two units of blood were placed into service. We sincerely hope they never have to be used. But if the day comes when someone’s life depends on them, our crews are now ready.

Thank you to everyone who helped us reach this milestone. Together, we are continuing to raise the standard of emergency medical care in Mecklenburg County.

Chesterfield County Fire and EMS
Virginia State Police
Inova Blood Donor Services
Old Dominion EMS Alliance, Inc
Mecklenburg County, Virginia

08/04/2026

🚍 BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY – KNOW WHEN TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS

As students return to school, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office reminds motorists to know Virginia's school bus stopping law.

⚠️ If the roadway has only a center turn lane (like the one shown below), ALL traffic in both directions MUST STOP when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.

A center turn lane does not exempt oncoming traffic from stopping.

You are only exempt from stopping if the roadway is divided by:
✅ A physical barrier, or
✅ An unpaved median or other divided median separating opposing traffic.

Every time a school bus stops, children may be crossing the roadway. Slow down, stay alert, and obey the law—it could save a child's life.

Protect our children. Stop when the bus stops.

07/18/2026

07/17/2026

We have received several calls today regarding the smoky and hazy conditions across Mecklenburg County.

The haze you are seeing is not the result of a local fire or emergency in our area. It is smoke that has drifted into Virginia from the ongoing wildfires in Canada and is expected to persist throughout the day.

While the smoke may create reduced visibility and a noticeable odor outdoors, there are currently no known local fire incidents causing these conditions.

Residents who are sensitive to smoke, including those with asthma, COPD, or other respiratory conditions, may want to limit prolonged outdoor activity until conditions improve.

As always, if you see flames, a large column of smoke coming from a specific location, or have an emergency, please call 911.

Mecklenburg County Emergency Services will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if needed.

07/15/2026

Today marked another big step toward the launch of Mecklenburg County Emergency Services’ Prehospital Whole Blood Program as our providers completed whole blood administration training ahead of our planned go live date during the first week of August.

A huge thank you goes out to Lieutenant Greg Jones and Firefighter/Flight Paramedic Russell Horne from Chesterfield Fire and EMS for spending the day with our staff and sharing their experience and knowledge from one of Virginia’s most established prehospital whole blood programs.

Greg and Russell have been tremendous resources throughout this process, and their willingness to answer questions, share lessons learned, and help guide us through implementation has played a major role in getting us ready for launch.

Programs like this don’t happen without strong partnerships. We are grateful for the support and collaboration of Chesterfield Fire and EMS, Virginia State Police Med Flight 1, ODEMSA Region 6, Inova Blood Donor Services, and our medical direction team as we work to bring this capability to Mecklenburg County.

We are proud to be part of this regional effort and look forward to officially bringing this program online in the coming weeks.

Virginia State Police
Chesterfield County Fire and EMS
Inova Blood Donor Services
Old Dominion EMS Alliance, Inc

07/02/2026

Congratulations to our friends at Dinwiddie County Fire & EMS on the launch of their Prehospital Whole Blood Program.

It’s exciting to see this lifesaving capability continue to expand to communities across the Commonwealth. Programs like this represent another step forward in bringing advanced, evidence based care directly to patients when minutes matter most.

We look forward to joining them as Mecklenburg County Emergency Services prepares to launch our program in August. Together, these efforts are helping ensure that more Virginians have access to the highest level of prehospital care, no matter where they live.

Congratulations again to the entire Dinwiddie team on this outstanding accomplishment.

Dinwiddie County Fire & EMS Launches Prehospital Whole Blood Administration Program

DINWIDDIE, VA – Dinwiddie County Fire & EMS is proud to announce the launch of its Prehospital Whole Blood Administration Program, a major advancement in emergency medical care that will allow critically injured patients to receive life-saving blood transfusions before arriving at the hospital.

The ability to administer whole blood in the field enables EMS providers to begin definitive treatment for patients experiencing life-threatening blood loss at the earliest possible moment. By delivering this critical intervention on scene and during transport, Dinwiddie County Fire & EMS can improve patient outcomes, reduce preventable deaths, and provide care that reflects the latest evidence-based trauma practices.

“The implementation of our Prehospital Whole Blood Program is a tremendous step forward in the level of emergency care available in Dinwiddie County,” said W. Kevin Massengill, County Administrator. “This investment equips our Fire & EMS professionals with another lifesaving tool and reflects our steadfast commitment to providing the highest quality service when our citizens need it most.”

The program is the result of extensive planning, specialized training, and strong collaboration among Fire & EMS personnel, medical directors, hospital partners, and regional public safety agencies. Dinwiddie extends its sincere appreciation to Chesterfield Fire & EMS, Virginia State Police Med-Flight 1, and INOVA Blood Donor Services for their guidance, mentorship, and partnership in helping bring this lifesaving capability to the community.

“We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment, which would not have been possible without the exceptional dedication and expertise of our members and partners,” said Fire Chief David Kissner, II. “This groundbreaking initiative marks a historic milestone for our department and the communities we serve. We are honored to partner with these outstanding agencies to bring this lifesaving resource to the citizens of Dinwiddie County.”

In an effort to help maintain the adequate supply of blood required to support the program, Dinwiddie Fire & EMS will host an annual community blood drive and will continue working to raise awareness of the lifesaving impact of blood donation.

Through ongoing training, innovation, and collaboration, Dinwiddie Fire & EMS remains committed to providing the highest standard of care when every second counts.

To learn more, visit: www.dinwiddieva.us/265/fire-ems-emergency-management.

06/04/2026

Less than 2 weeks left to get your application in for this hiring cycle. Get those applications in by June 15th! First round of testing invitations are being sent this week!

Our system is growing! Come join our team!

Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, a great schedule, and a friendly work environment! Built in overtime is not included in the base salary!

Apply today for our next hiring cycle. Selected applicants will be invited to test in June.

https://www.mecklenburgva.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Mecklenburg-County-Emergency-Services-EM-60

05/31/2026

Grateful for a happy outcome and glad we could lend a hand to our friends at Brunswick County Sheriff's Office - Virginia!!!

*** Update****

At approximately 350AM after a long search process, Ms. Carolyn Beasley was safely located in the woods near her residence. She is being treated by EMS but she is stable and doing well.

Everyone’s thoughts and prayers were heard and answered this morning!

Thanks to everyone who participated in this search, especially our state partners with VDEM as well as our friends with Mecklenburg County Emergency Services.

Captain Joey Lopresti

Missing Person Alert- Saturday May 30th, 2026

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office received a call at approximately 7:11pm reporting that Carolyn Denise Beasley, 69, was missing. Her family reported that they are concerned since she has not returned home and they were only able to make contact with her one time since she left the house.

Please be on the lookout for Carolyn Denise Beasley. She is 5’2” tall and was last seen around 230pm leaving her residence on foot on Dillard Road, in Lawrenceville. Her direction of travel is unknown at this time.

She is possibly wearing blue pants with a white tank top. She has some medical concerns that require medication that she did not take with her.

Deputies and Investigators are at the residence and in the area and a search is underway.

If you see or hear from Carolyn, please contact the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office at (434) 848-3133.

Be safe,

Captain Joey Lopresti

05/26/2026

May 26, 2026

Effective immediately, the Mecklenburg County, Virginia burn ban has been lifted.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation over the last several weeks while conditions remained extremely dry and hazardous.

Even though the burn ban has been lifted, conditions can still change quickly and outdoor burning should always be done safely and responsibly. Before burning, clear the area around the fire to help prevent it from spreading. In accordance with Virginia law, any fire located within 150 feet of dry grass, brush, woods, or other combustible material must be constantly attended by a competent person with adequate fire suppression equipment readily available. Fires should never be left unattended and must be completely extinguished before leaving the area.

Please remember that anyone responsible for starting a wildfire can be held liable for suppression costs and damages.

As always, use common sense, monitor weather conditions, and avoid burning on windy days.

Thank you again for helping us protect Mecklenburg County.