Region 2 EMS Directors Association

12/09/2025

11/09/2025

Fellow Tennessee EMS providers,
With heavy hearts, TASA mourns the tragic loss of a dedicated Vanderbilt LifeFlight crew member in yesterday's helicopter crash in Wilson County.

This selfless hero, alongside two colleagues now fighting for their lives, embodied the courage and commitment that define our profession—rushing to save lives without hesitation.

In solidarity with the Vanderbilt LifeFlight family and all who serve in the skies over Tennessee, we urge every EMS agency, station, and service across our state to lower your flags to half-staff today and through this time of grief. Let this gesture stand as a beacon of respect, remembrance, and unwavering support for those who give everything for others.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, the injured crew, and the entire VUMC team. Together, we honor the fallen and lift up the living.

10/31/2025

Region 2 Conference attendees: see press release below where the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain open next week and beyond due to the support of local and state governments.

10/28/2025

Onsite registration is available!!!

We look forward to seeing everyone next week for the 31st annual Region 2 EMS Directors Association Conference. Online registration has closed but onsite registration for both the pre-conference and main conference will be available as you arrive.

Please message with any conference questions you may have.

07/23/2025

On our original conference registration post, the QR code may have had some problems. The flyer below contains a new conference registration QR code where the problems have been resolved. Please feel free to send us a message if you’re having any conference registration or hotel reservation difficulties, we are here to help.
We look so forward to seeing everyone in Gatlinburg come November 5, 6 and 7.
www.r2ems.com

07/22/2025

The Region 2 EMS Directors Association would like to congratulate Johnnie Lauderdale as the 2025 recipient of the association's paramedic scholarship. Johnnie currently works as an Advanced EMT at Jefferson County EMS and will begin her paramedic education at Walters State Community College next month. The Region 2 EMS Directors Association/Angela Reams Memorial Scholarship is offered each year to a student from Walters State Community College and/or Roane State Community College. Interested applicants should visit the association's website each spring for an application and scholarship criteria: https://www.r2ems.com/scholarship. Johnnie is pictured here with Region 2 President Rick Valentine.

07/10/2025

Hello All,
It’s almost time for the 31st annual Region II EMS Directors conference. The conference registration and hotel reservations are now open. You can scan the QR code below for conference registration options. Hotel reservations can be made at www.hilton.com or www.parkvista.com, under group code enter the discounted room code of EMS.
Come join us in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains for a wonderful EMS educational event.
We look forward to seeing all of our EMS friends and colleagues.

05/29/2025

Region 2 EMS Directors Association and Jefferson County EMS Training Facility have been proud to host an EMS Instructor Coordinator annual update program today. These valuable instructors educate our providers and students and are required each year by the state. We had just under 100 educators to attend. Thank you to Lakeway Christian Academy for allowing us the use their amazing facility.

05/19/2025

Happy EMS Week to all Region 2 services, Tennessee services and EMS providers across the United States of America!! Thank you for your service, sacrifice and dedication to the EMS profession!!
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04/16/2025

Attention EMS Instructors & Professionals! 🚨
Make plans to attend the Tennessee IC Update Conference on May 29, 2025, from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM at Lakeway Christian Academy in White Pine, TN.
This full-day event is packed with expert-led sessions on:
✅ NREMT Licensing Exam updates
✅ Increasing AEMT pass rates
✅ Inclusive & adaptive teaching methods
✅ EMS education across all lines
✅ And much more!
🎟️ Registration: $90 (includes breakfast + lunch!)
🏨 Conference Hotel: Hampton Inn Morristown I-81
📍 Hosted by Jefferson County EMS Training Center & Region II EMS Directors Association
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the registration link to secure your spot today!
🔗 https://www.jeffersoncountyemstc.com/conference

CONFERENCE - Jefferson County EMS Training Center
Stay updated on the latest Tennessee EMS Instructor Coordinator guidelines and regulations at THIS Region 2 EMS Directors Association event. This event HAS BEEN approved by the State of Tennessee Department of Health Division of EMSMore Information
www.jeffersoncountyemstc.com

📌 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with EMS professionals from across the region.

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01/13/2025

Tennessee EMS Instructor Coordinators, come join us for your annual update. Scan the QR code for registration information.

12/25/2024

TASA would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. May your day be filled with joy and happiness.