EMS Briefing: Thursday, July 23, 2026

New research highlights the significant impact of high-frequency 911 users on national EMS system resources.

An Iowa fire department is utilizing a therapy dog to help crews manage stress and improve mental well-being.

First responders managed a complex MCI after a school bus transporting students with visual impairments crashed into a building.

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Congo continues to pose a significant threat, with a rising death toll that includes healthcare providers.

The ACS Committee on Trauma offers updated perspectives on spinal motion restriction, emphasizing a more targeted and evidence-based approach.

This article explores the evidence for using subcutaneous insulin as a viable alternative to IV infusions for managing DKA.

A review of current disaster triage systems evaluates their accuracy and implementation challenges, suggesting future improvements.

A discussion on patient experience highlights that compassionate communication is often more memorable than the clinical interventions performed.

A rapidly growing Texas city is expanding its fleet with dedicated ambulances to address increasing call volumes and maintain response times.

A Virginia county is implementing a pilot program to subsidize housing costs as a novel strategy for first responder recruitment and retention.

The NJ EMS Task Force has completed its extensive planning phase to ensure medical readiness for the 2026 World Cup final.

This piece advises EMS leaders on how to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into operations, focusing on careful review and ownership.

The EEOC has proposed changes to EEO-1 reporting, which could alter how ambulance services report workforce demographic data.

A California bill aims to restrict the sale of large and flavored nitrous oxide canisters to curb recreational misuse.

Australian paramedicine students will now be eligible for practice placement payments, aligning them with other healthcare disciplines.