EMS Briefing: Friday, April 3, 2026

A recent reader poll highlights ongoing provider concerns with compensation, cost of living, and professional recognition within the EMS field.

Authorities in London have made additional arrests in connection with the arson of an ambulance belonging to a Jewish volunteer service.

A Pennsylvania-based HEMS pilot is recognized for achieving the significant career milestone of 3,000 patient transport flights.

A Virginia volunteer rescue squad is highlighted for its strong sense of community and familial bonds among its members.

New research suggests prehospital sublingual nitroglycerin for suspected ACS is not associated with improved mortality outcomes.

A CDC report indicates a significant rise in bloodstream infections from the multidrug-resistant fungus Candida auris during the pandemic.

Recent organizational downsizing has led the CDC to temporarily halt some testing for several infectious diseases, including rabies and mpox.

The Los Angeles Fire Department is deploying electric motorcycles to improve response times for EMS in congested or remote locations.

An opinion piece argues that striving for universal consensus in EMS leadership can stifle innovation and hinder decisive action.

This article discusses the importance of building structural resilience to better manage personal and professional stressors in EMS.

A Missouri ambulance service is set to enhance its operations after receiving a building donation to serve as a new station.

A Massachusetts city council has postponed a vote on a new mental health response model amid concerns and the threat of a lawsuit.

A controversial DHS rule requiring high-level approval for spending over $100k, which reportedly delayed disaster aid, has been rescinded.

The upcoming FY26 "Safe Streets and Roads for All" grant program presents a significant funding source for local roadway safety initiatives.