EMS Briefing: Friday, June 5, 2026

An appeals court has overturned the homicide convictions for two Colorado paramedics involved in the Elijah McClain case.

A Delaware county EMS agency recently held an event to honor cardiac arrest survivors and the responders who saved them.

Twelve individuals required treatment and transport after a significant chlorine gas exposure at a waterpark.

An article explores the critical importance of peer support programs for addressing PTSD and building resilience in EMS.

A cadaveric study suggests simple thoracostomy may be more effective for decompressing a tension pneumothorax than traditional needle decompression.

A new nationwide study evaluates prehospital outcomes when comparing intranasal versus intramuscular naloxone administration by EMS.

Researchers detail the development and implementation of a specific prehospital protocol for managing patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

A patient's story highlights the life-saving impact of prehospital whole blood administration programs in critical trauma.

An Ohio fire department is expanding its recruitment efforts nationally due to a severe local shortage of certified paramedics.

Arlington, Texas, is now utilizing nurses to screen 911 calls in an effort to reduce non-emergent ambulance responses.

An opinion piece discusses how overly restrictive, risk-limiting protocols can inadvertently introduce new risks to patient care.

An Ohio town is applying for a FEMA SAFER grant to fund new firefighter-paramedic positions amid a significant surge in call volume.

A JEMS column argues for changing the federal EMS reimbursement model from a transportation benefit to a healthcare service.

A Washington appeals court has upheld the termination of first responders who refused to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

States are facing a tight deadline to implement new federal rules regarding Medicaid work requirements, potentially impacting reimbursement.