EMS Briefing: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

An Iowa symposium addressed first responder mental health, focusing on building resilience and processing traumatic stress.

The family of a Tennessee EMT has created a new nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting first responder mental wellness.

An Illinois firefighter/paramedic has died in the line of duty, prompting condolences from across the state.

A Kentucky paramedic and sheriff's deputy were assaulted while responding to a call involving a man under the influence of narcotics.

A CDC report identifies newly installed residential water heaters as the source of a recent Legionnaires' disease outbreak.

This analysis explores the limitations of current active shooter medical response doctrines when applied at the immediate point of injury.

Virginia health officials have launched a public measles dashboard to track cases during an ongoing outbreak.

The Chicago Fire Department has made a significant investment in its fleet with a landmark order for 120 new emergency vehicles.

A West Virginia ambulance service director has resigned following public scrutiny over a fatal ambulance-related incident.

An Illinois fire district has terminated its automatic standby agreement for a neighboring department, citing resource management concerns.

The New York City council is requesting $4.5 million to fund a comprehensive report on the health effects of 9/11 toxins.

New York City officials are still working to define policies for shifting certain mental health crisis calls away from police response.

The American Ambulance Association is surveying its members regarding the challenges and processes of DEA registration for ambulances.