Newsletters/June 9, 2026

EMS Briefing: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

June 9, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Welcome to your daily briefing from Prehospital Academy. Here are the top stories and clinical updates to keep you informed.

📰 EMS News Recap
12 Wounded in OH Shooting Near Street Festival
JEMS

Crews responded to a mass casualty incident after a shooting near an Ohio street festival left 12 individuals wounded.

Cleveland EMS turns 50 while charting a new path for emergency care
EMS1

Cleveland EMS celebrates its 50th anniversary by implementing innovative programs like whole blood administration.

Del. county EMS honors 23 cardiac arrest survivors, including EMS chief
EMS1

A Delaware county EMS agency celebrated the successful resuscitation of 23 cardiac arrest patients, one of whom was their own chief.

Paramedics receive top EMS award at FDNY Medal Day ceremony
EMS1

Two FDNY paramedics were awarded the prestigious Christopher J. Prescott Medal for their heroic actions during a critical incident.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
Back to the basics: Snakebites
EMS1

This article provides a foundational review of the prehospital assessment and management of snakebite envenomations.

‘No CPR’ Among EMS Issues With FL Plastic Surgery Center Death
JEMS

An investigation into a patient death highlights critical care failures at a surgical center, including a lack of CPR prior to EMS arrival.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
Minn. EMS crews vote no confidence in chief
EMS1

Crews in a Minnesota EMS service have formally voted no confidence in their chief, signaling significant leadership and morale issues.

Texas city takes EMS in-house, names chief to lead transition
EMS1

A Texas municipality is transitioning to a city-run EMS department and has appointed a fire captain to oversee the change.

Pierce Foundation & Mental Wellness Summits for First Responders
JEMS

The Pierce Foundation is hosting mental wellness summits focused on providing critical support for first responders' mental health.

Aviation Concepts for Emergency Medicine and EMS – The Iceberg Effect
NAEMSP

This piece discusses the hidden complexities and risks in HEMS operations that are not immediately apparent during mission planning.

⚖️ Legislative Updates
GA County EMS Begins Charging $100 Fee for Patients Refusing Transport
JEMS

A Georgia county has implemented a new policy to charge a $100 fee for patients who call 911 but ultimately refuse transport.

Couple Charged With Defrauding PA EMS Agency out of $30,000 in Reimbursement
JEMS

A couple in Pennsylvania faces felony charges for allegedly submitting fraudulent claims to an EMS agency totaling over $30,000.

What You Need to Know About DEA Form 41 for Drug Destruction
American Ambulance Association

The AAA provides guidance on the proper use of DEA Form 41 for documenting the destruction of controlled substances.