EMS Briefing: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

New York City has released a massive trove of previously withheld documents detailing health and air quality conditions at Ground Zero.

The suspect accused of fatally stabbing a Missouri firefighter-paramedic will undergo a mental competency evaluation before her trial proceeds.

An Amazon cargo jet crash at a Miami airport resulted in five fatalities, prompting a significant multi-agency emergency response.

A look inside the surprisingly sophisticated and high-volume emergency medical operations at the annual Burning Man festival.

An editorial argues that prehospital ventilation practices have lagged behind other clinical advancements and require a renewed focus on standardization.

First responders in New Mexico are facing unprecedented challenges and operational adjustments due to the escalating fentanyl crisis.

A California city is controversially reallocating paramedic positions to address staffing shortages on its fire engines.

This article explores how principles of command and accountability from the fire service can be applied to improve EMS operations.

A New Hampshire Senate candidate engaged with local EMS leaders to discuss potential solutions for chronically low reimbursement rates.