EMS Briefing: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

A Dallas paramedic accused of assaulting a patient during a 2019 call is scheduled to face trial in February.

A man has officially pleaded guilty to the 2019 kidnapping and murder of a South Carolina paramedic.

The EMS community mourns the passing of Dr. Michael Rhodes, a pioneering trauma surgeon and a key architect of modern trauma systems.

A Connecticut EMS crew is being recognized for their skilled and timely response to a field delivery.

New data from the AHA reveals cardiovascular disease has overtaken cancer as the primary cause of mortality for Hispanic adults.

A recent scoping review identifies essential quality indicators for prehospital OHCA care, emphasizing bystander intervention and rapid defibrillation.

A Montville, CT, EMS Captain has resigned, publicly citing ongoing staffing crises and a lack of effective municipal leadership.

The death of a high school athlete is prompting critical discussions about mandatory EMS standby policies at scholastic sporting events.

Experts argue that robust physician medical oversight is a non-negotiable component for building high-reliability EMS agencies.

This commentary urges agency leaders to proactively address the large, obvious, and growing threat of poor provider mental and physical wellness.

New research indicates that public acceptance of EMS delivery drones is highly correlated with trust in the technology and its operators.

A California county has lost its only air ambulance service after PHI Air Medical ceased operations due to unsustainable reimbursement.