EMS Briefing: Saturday, August 22, 2026

An Alaskan charter plane crash near a remote radar site has resulted in eight fatalities, prompting a significant response.

Severe storms have caused widespread flooding and damage across the Northeast, impacting EMS operational readiness.

Massachusetts crews conducted a technical rescue to save a teenager who became buried in a collapsed sand hole at a local beach.

A Maryland paramedic has pleaded guilty to charges related to the intentional contamination of a firehouse with bodily fluids.

The article discusses practical strategies for integrating the latest medical evidence into daily prehospital patient care and protocols.

A summary of key recent research studies is provided to keep prehospital clinicians informed on current best practices and findings.

An official report details the incident and critical safety lessons after a California provider was seriously injured by a patient.

This opinion piece argues for a systemic shift towards supporting EMS providers rather than assigning individual blame for adverse outcomes.

A North Carolina county has improved community preparedness by distributing essential trauma kits to all its public schools.

A new bipartisan bill has been introduced in Congress aiming to address significant shortfalls in Medicare reimbursement for ambulance services.

EMS agencies across New York are advocating for federal legislation that would increase Medicare payments for ground ambulance transport.

A Washington fire district is asking voters to approve doubling its local EMS levy to maintain and improve service levels.