EMS Briefing: Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates from across the EMS landscape.
The victim in the fatal Miami-Dade Fire Rescue facility explosion has been officially identified by authorities.
The NTSB is investigating potential GPS signal jamming as a contributing factor in a fatal air ambulance crash in New Mexico.
A new lawsuit alleges that a significant ambulance response delay contributed to the death of a teenager in Atlanta.
A California paramedic was forced to jump from a moving ambulance after it was hijacked during a patient transport.
A Missouri EMS agency has initiated the region's first prehospital whole blood administration program for trauma patients.
A New Jersey EMS program has become the first in the nation to receive official accreditation for its prehospital blood transfusion service.
A new article proposes evolving extrication techniques to better align with modern vehicle design and improve patient outcomes.
Oklahoma officials are highlighting the serious risk of heat-related fatalities and urging public awareness and prevention.
A Delaware county is considering reducing its paramedic sign-on bonuses as it re-evaluates recruitment and retention strategies.
A JEMS column discusses the importance of proper credentialing processes to ensure EMS students are fully prepared for their careers.
The consulting firm Fitch & Associates is celebrating key milestones in developing and advancing EMS and 911 leadership.
An opinion piece explores nuanced issues affecting the credibility and public perception of the EMS profession.
Industry leaders are urging EMS providers to become actively involved in policy discussions to drive necessary payment reform.
New Zealand paramedics are invited to provide feedback on proposed changes to the national list of specified prescription medicines.