EMS Briefing: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The Hawaii National Guard conducted a helicopter rescue of two paramedics after their ambulance was swept away by dangerous floodwaters.

An off-duty paramedic and her firefighter husband worked together to pull a woman from a vehicle engulfed in flames following a crash.

A Texas firefighter is mourning the tragic loss of his wife and two young children who died in a recent house fire.

A teenage lifeguard received recognition at the White House for her heroic actions in saving a swimmer caught in a rip current.

A review of current literature highlights the ongoing debate and mixed evidence surrounding the risks and benefits of prehospital intubation.

A Las Vegas mobile crisis intervention team is working to provide on-scene mental health care to reduce police involvement and ED transports.

New research demonstrates that wastewater surveillance is an effective tool for tracking and predicting trends in community respiratory illnesses.

This article advocates for creating EMS career pathways in high schools as a key strategy to address long-term workforce shortages.

Santa Fe is restructuring its alternative response program to improve effectiveness after facing initial operational and staffing challenges.

A new report indicates significant patient skepticism regarding the use of AI in rural healthcare, citing privacy and reliability concerns.

State Farm has awarded $1.5 million in grants to volunteer fire departments nationwide to fund safety equipment and training.

The U.S. Senate has approved legislation to extend the authorization for establishing the National EMS Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Current federal policies are creating barriers for healthcare and public safety organizations attempting to implement effective opioid crisis interventions.