EMS Briefing: Monday, April 20, 2026
April 20, 2026
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Monday, April 20, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the latest developments in prehospital care and emergency services.
📰 EMS News Recap
Two Skiers Injured in AK Avalanche
JEMS
Two skiers were successfully rescued after being injured in an avalanche in the Hatcher Pass area of Alaska.
📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
Texas airport drill simulates plane crash in regional mass casualty exercise
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A Texas airport hosted a large-scale mass casualty drill to test and improve regional emergency response capabilities.
Rescue teams sharpen advanced rope skills aboard USS North Carolina
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North Carolina rescue teams conducted advanced rope rescue training exercises aboard the historic USS North Carolina battleship.