EMS Briefing: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

An ambulance was involved in a head-on collision, resulting in the death of the other driver and injuries to the crew.

A Maine EMS chief was among the injured in a deadly lumber mill explosion requiring a large-scale MCI response.

A Pittsburgh paramedic faces multiple felony charges for allegedly falsifying patient care reports for personal gain.

A large nationwide trial found that administering whole blood is as effective as component therapy for trauma patients in the prehospital setting.

New Hanover Regional EMS in North Carolina is now one of the state's first ground agencies to carry and administer whole blood.

Researchers have identified a new strain of Neisseria gonorrhoeae associated with disseminated infections, highlighting an emerging public health concern.

A new training standard emphasizes providing tactical medical care to police K9s, treating them as integral team members.

Providers can enhance their safety by focusing on de-escalation tactics, situational awareness, and escape route planning.

Formal training in death notification is a critical skill to help EMS providers support grieving families effectively and professionally.

AMR's learn-while-you-earn program in Massachusetts is successfully graduating new providers, addressing local staffing shortages.

An investigation is underway after an empty ambulance rolled into the water off a ferry ramp in Nova Scotia.