Newsletters/June 16, 2026

EMS Briefing: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the latest developments and key stories in emergency medical services.

šŸ“° EMS News Recap
FDNY unveils memorial wall for retired 9/11 responders
EMS1

The FDNY has dedicated a new memorial wall to honor members who retired and subsequently died from 9/11-related illnesses.

Two Dozen Treated After Elevated CO Levels Found in MO Underground Office Complex
JEMS

A significant MCI involving carbon monoxide exposure at a Missouri office complex resulted in the treatment of 24 individuals.

Skydiving plane crash kills 12 in Missouri
EMS1

First responders managed a mass casualty incident after a skydiving aircraft crashed in Missouri, resulting in 12 fatalities.

šŸ“‹ Clinical Medicine Updates
'Exactly why this program matters': Ind. medics reunited with first whole blood patient
EMS1

An Indiana EMS agency highlights the life-saving impact of its prehospital whole blood program by reuniting with their first recipient.

šŸ“ˆ Operational & Leadership Updates
Report finds Seattle 911 EMS calls monitored by AI without public disclosure
EMS1

An investigation reveals Seattle's 911 dispatch system utilized AI for call monitoring and triage without informing the public.

Why leadership training is the missing link in EMS success
EMS1

This article argues that formal leadership education is critical for improving retention, morale, and overall agency performance in EMS.

Drone as a First Responder programs
EMS1

The integration of drones into 911 response is expanding, providing rapid situational awareness and AED delivery before ground crews arrive.

7 hiking trail rescue tips
EMS1

Providers can improve patient outcomes in wilderness rescue by focusing on proper planning, access, and specialized extrication techniques.

āš–ļø Legislative Updates
When the spreadsheet meets the siren: How CMS’s Proposed GEMT Rule could reshape EMS funding
EMS1

A proposed rule change by CMS to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) program may significantly impact EMS reimbursement nationwide.

Open letter to leaders of G7, G20, BRICS and all nations on finalizing the WHO Pandemic Agreement’s Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex
World Health Organization

Global leaders are being urged to finalize the WHO Pandemic Agreement to ensure equitable access to pathogens and benefits for future pandemic responses.