Danville Area Training Center

01/07/2026

Hey there EMT!! Are you interested in progressing to Advanced EMT? The DATC can help. Our next Advanced EMT Class starts February 10th. The application period is now open. It will remain open until January 23rd. The program will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The same class is taught both nights, so you only need to attend one night. We will also meet one Saturday a month. Class will be completed on June 13th. This is a hybrid program so you will be required to complete online training while away from the classroom.
You will also be required to complete clinical time at Sovah Emergency Dept. and on an ambulance. Check out the www.datc.training for more information and to download an application.

01/07/2026

Interested in becoming a paramedic? Check out this program!!

The application for the 2026-2027 Accelerated Hybrid Paramedic cohort will remain open until February 13, 2026 - if you're interested, complete the application below so we can start your advising process!
https://forms.gle/QYMsrHLWecvMfgvT9

01/06/2026

While we are preparing for our Super CE Weekend in February, Henry County Department of Public Safety and AirLife Virginia will be at it this Friday evening and all day Saturday! These two groups are a great combination. Get to Henry County to pick up some CE hours and learn something while you are there. The DATC will be there Saturday.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! We are just six weeks from the DATC's Super CE Weekend! You will have the opportunity to obtain 21 CE credits by attending the entire weekend. Dates are February 13th, 14th, and 15th. The Danville Area Training Center will be the host site again this year. We will be live streaming our classes to Chatham Fire, Gretna Fire & Rescue, Virginia International Raceway (employees), and Danville Fire Station #1. We are excited to add Henry County Public Safety as a new site this year!
We still have a couple slots on the schedule to confirm before we release the weekend schedule. However, we can drop a few names. Mike Garnett, Ashley Smallwood, Bob Page, and Dr. Brian Zagol are just a few of our presenters. We plan on releasing the schedule by the end of the upcoming week. We will also be highlighting classes very soon.
You can sign up to attend at the Danville Area Training Center by going to datc.training/superce. Each day is broken into a morning and afternoon segment. Please sign up if you plan to attend any segment. To attend at Chatham or Gretna, please email kasey.seay@pittgov.org. Information on how to register at Henry Co. Public Safety will be announced next week.
Last year was a record setting weekend for the Super CE Weekend. Our hero and guardian angel Tommy Pruett would be so proud. Let's make CE Weekend #15 an amazing time of learning, fellowship, and fun. Keep an eye out for more information. Henry County Department of Public Safety Pittsylvania County Public Safety Western Virginia EMS Council, Inc. Danville Life Saving and First Aid Crew, Inc.

The Danville Area Training Center will host the 15th Super CE Weekend February 13 - 15, 2026. Over three days, providers will be able to participate in 7 one-hour courses per day to receive continuing education (CE) hours. There will be classes for BLS / ALS in all CE areas.  

01/01/2026

Another year. Another Super CE Weekend. Info flooding Facebook over the next few weeks!

12/08/2025

Our next Recruit Academy will start in February 2026. The application time period will be December 15th to January 2nd. Keep an eye at www.DATC.training and on this page for the updated application to be released.
More info on the Recruit Academy: The Danville Area Training Center Recruit Academy is a 10-week apprenticeship program for the Danville Life Saving Crew. Classes are held Monday through Friday. Class times are 8:30am to 5:30pm. The apprenticeship is recognized by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry. Support is received by Virginia Workforce and the Institute of Advanced Learning & Research (IALR).
Students in the Recruit Academy will be paid hourly during the training. This program is designed for those that wish to go straight from the classroom to the ambulance once they finish the class.
The Academy is more than just the EMT Class. We also complete training in Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC), Vehicle Rescue Awareness, Mass Casualty I&II, Traffic Incident Management Systems (TIMS), CPR , and NIMS. During the Academy, you will complete quizzes, exams, ride time on a DLSC ambulance, and lots of hands-on training in the classroom.

The Danville Area Training Center offers CPR, first aid and EMS training in its state of the art facility.

11/11/2025

Thank you so much for honoring our Board Chairperson, Neal Morris. He is a champion for the DATC and for Danville. We greatly appreciate the contribution. We also appreciate the support from all the local and state realtors!

10/31/2025

Two of our “quieter” educators surprised us with a little Halloween fun.

10/28/2025

National First Responders Day is observed on October 28 to honor police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and 911 dispatchers. The day recognizes their courage, dedication, and the critical role they play in community safety, and it serves as a national day of gratitude for their selfless service. The observance can also be a call to action to support first responders.

10/27/2025

More excellent training for OUR area! Go to the WVEMS page and sign up.

10/23/2025

Do you need PALS or ACLS class? We got you!
PALS will be offered on November 1st and 2nd at the DATC. Get more info and sign up here: https://dlsc.enrollware.com/enroll?id=10912323
ACLS RECERT will be offered on December 6th at the DATC. Info and sign up is here: https://dlsc.enrollware.com/enroll?id=10912311
If you will need certification or recertification in American Heart Association - CPR & First Aid CPR, ACLS, or PALS in 2026 you can watch our webpage for more information. https://www.datc.training/courses

09/18/2025

80 years serving the Danville area. So many life members and current members that have shaped the community. Congratulations!

Today We Turn 80! From a handful of determined volunteers in 1945 to today’s highly trained crews with cutting-edge equipment — one thing has never changed: our commitment to show up whenever you need us most.

This milestone isn’t just ours — it’s yours. You’ve stood with us, supported us, and made sure the Danville Life Saving Crew could keep saving lives for 80 years.

Here’s to the past that built us, the present that drives us, and the future we’ll create together.