EMS Briefing: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Colorado AMR paramedics reunited with a patient whose life they saved using a prehospital whole blood transfusion.

Billionaire Mark Cuban funded a critical medical flight for an infant after their insurance company denied coverage for the transport.

P.L. Custom Body is expanding its ambulance dealer network through a new partnership with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group.

A new systematic review highlights the significant psychological toll experienced by volunteer lay responders who attend out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.

Researchers outline key lessons in effective community consultation for Exception from Informed Consent (EFIC) trials based on a 20-site pediatric study.

The American Heart Association has outlined nine key dietary steps that can support long-term cardiovascular health.

EMS agencies in rural Michigan report an extreme shortage of paramedics and EMTs, threatening system stability.

A new paramedic service has launched to fill a critical response gap left by a recent hospital closure in Pennsylvania.

A court has ruled in favor of the FDNY EMS union in a lawsuit challenging the department's cadet hiring procedures.

A high school program in Oregon is creating a direct pathway for students to begin careers in EMS.

A Nevada state senator has introduced a bill designed to increase safety for first responders working on roadways.

A Massachusetts city councilor is pushing for a review of the 911 response system for mental health emergencies.

The Department of Transportation is offering grant funding for projects aimed at improving road safety and post-crash care.