1. This is a new version (2024) of the VMS Admin Guide; be aware as the VMS software is updated, our procedures will undoubtedly change, so check frequently for updates.  New updates will be itemized here.  This guide has been reorganized, contains recent Help Desk questions and answers; image updates, and upgrade changes as we know of them. As we learn more about the VMS upgrade, we will begin to develop procedures and documentation for chapter admins.
  2. 30-June-2024: Updated instructions concerning not entering profiles for trainees (pages 37, 62)
  3. 30-June-2024: Updated instructions prohibiting approving your own hours (pages 66, 69, 72, 100)
  4. 30-June-2024: Updated wording on vetting new trainees and checking for duplicate entries (page 36, 63)
  5. 11-April-2024: added clarification for reporting hours to VVSF and TMN Tuesday.
  6. 17-April-2024: updated the Regional WebEx account information.
  7. 18-November-2024: added Registering as a TMN Volunteer; updated TMN-Certification Status definitions
  8. 24-November-2024: updated the Administrative drop-down definitions (Samaritan VMS Upgrade)
  9. 7-Decemeber-2024: update the certifications and milestones procedures
  10. 17-Decemeber-2024: made corrections to column headings and VMS element data names