Newsletters/March 25, 2026

EMS Briefing: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories shaping prehospital medicine and EMS today.

📰 EMS News Recap
NTSB reviews cockpit audio, tower actions after jet strikes fire truck at NYC airport
EMS1

The NTSB is investigating air traffic control communications and equipment failures in the fatal collision between a jet and a fire truck.

Laguna Beach (CA) Preps for Hospital Emergency Room Closure
JEMS

A California community is preparing for significant changes to EMS transport destinations and protocols due to an impending hospital ER closure.

When the call goes sideways: First responders recount shocking field encounters on Dax Shepard’s ‘Armchair Anonymous’
EMS1

A popular podcast recently featured first responders sharing their most challenging and unexpected calls from the field.

AIMHI announces 2026 Excellence in EMS Integration Award winners
EMS1

The Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration has recognized top agencies for their work in integrated healthcare.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
Cincinnati Biorepository to Enhance the Acute Resuscitation of Cardiac Arrest Patients (Cincy BEARCATS): A Feasibility and Pilot Study
Prehospital Emergency Care

A new pilot study demonstrates the feasibility of creating a prehospital cardiac arrest biorepository to advance resuscitation research.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
Mass. paramedic intercept program marks 3,000 calls in first year with high success rate
EMS1

A Massachusetts paramedic intercept program successfully handled over 3,000 calls in its first year, improving regional access to ALS care.

No rulebook is coming: EMS must take control of AI now
EMS1

Industry leaders advise that EMS agencies must proactively develop policies for integrating artificial intelligence into their operations.

Why Multi-Factor Authentication, Firmware and Supply Chain Protection Should Drive Security Strategies for EMS Agencies
JEMS

EMS agencies are urged to adopt robust multi-factor authentication and supply chain security measures to protect against growing cyber threats.

NY Ulster, Community College Launch Paramedic Training Program
JEMS

A new partnership in New York aims to address the paramedic shortage by establishing a local, college-based training program.

⚖️ Legislative Updates
CT Lawmakers Seek More Transparency in EMS Response Times. In Some Towns It’s as High as 25 Minutes.
JEMS

Connecticut lawmakers are pushing for legislation to increase transparency and public reporting of EMS response times across the state.