On Sunday, October 25, 2009,  Mr. Walter B. Snellings, Medicolegal Death Investigator, Fredericksburg Region, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Commonweath of Virginia, visited our station to provide a unique presentation to our Junior Members as part of their monthly training.

Much information was learned from Mr. Snellings' presentation, including an overview of the:

·    Medical Examiner System;
·    Basic Investigative Techniques;
·    Interaction with EMS, Fire & Law Enforcement;
·    Jurisdiction of the Death;
·    Case Studies;
·    Emotions & Performance of EMS providers when encountering death scenes

This unique presentation was ended with a Question & Answer period.

As a proud member of the FRS Alumni, Mr. Snellings was kind enough to also share some of his FRS memories with us!

Thank you for taking time out of your weekend to speak with us and thank you for your  continued time & dedication to your profession & to our community, Mr. Snellings!

Mr. Walter B. Snellings, Medicolegal Death Investigator & FRS Alumnus

Mr. Walter B. Snellings, Medicolegal Death Investigator & FRS Alumnus