Newsletters/June 1, 2026

EMS Briefing: Monday, June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Monday, June 1, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories impacting EMS providers and leaders.

📰 EMS News Recap
Man steals, crashes NYC ambulance, injuring 3
EMS1

A stolen FDNY ambulance crashed in Manhattan, resulting in three injuries and the driver's arrest.

Mich. EMS students put rescue skills to the test at beach training day
EMS1

Paramedic students in Michigan participated in a realistic, multi-agency water rescue drill to prepare for summer emergencies.

Man, 38, Seriously Hurt After Being Bitten by Shark in HI
JEMS

A 38-year-old man was transported in serious condition by Honolulu EMS after a shark bite incident on Oahu.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
Joint statement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO concerning the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus
World Health Organization

The DRC and WHO are coordinating a response to a new outbreak of Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo ebolavirus.

EMCrit 426 – Dave Carr – Tips & Tricks from his Career in Emergency Medicine
EMCrit

An experienced emergency physician shares clinical pearls and career advice for acute care providers.

Research opportunity: Australian paramedics decision-making processes when using coercive powers and restrictive practices under mental health legislation
AHPRA

A new study seeks to understand how Australian paramedics apply mental health laws during patient restraint and coercion.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
Paramedic Preceptor Program - Now included in Full Membership
AHPRA

The Australasian College of Paramedicine is now including its preceptor program as a benefit for full members to support workforce development.