The Kent J. Weber Emergency Response Training and Simulation Center is a resource for all of Hampton Roads with a vested interest in emergency medicine. The Weber Simulation Center bridges the basic and clinical science in an integrated learning lab. Each lab is equipped with a realistic mannequin simulator. This unified learning lab brings together traditional techniques along with simulation technology to enhance patient care.

Our mission: To provide a safe, controlled and low stress environment for doctors, nurses, EMS, public health, fire, law enforcement, emergency management, public officials and other medical and public safety responders to learn and practice a range of professional emergency response skills utilizing state-of-the-art teaching tools and methodologies.

The Tidewater EMS Council Board of Directors named the Center in honor of Kent J. Weber who represents the City of Virginia Beach on the Board and who serves as the organization's Treasurer. The Board recognized Mr. Weber’s effort in helping to secure this present location for the Council, including the spaces available to allow for the new simulation center, and also for his continuous efforts on behalf of EMS in the region and the Commonwealth of Virginia for more than 30 years.

The Center is made possible with funding provided by the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Medical Response System, the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association, Eastern Region (HRSA grant), the Virginia Office of EMS Rescue Squad Assistance Grant program and donations of equipment and supplies by Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Medical Center, Norfolk Fire Rescue, Portsmouth Fire Rescue, Suffolk Fire Department, Sentara Medical Transport and all future contributors.