EMS Briefing: Sunday, July 5, 2026

An Ohio hospital has gained initial approval to expand its trauma center, enhancing regional emergency care capabilities.

A firework accident in Oklahoma resulted in a traumatic amputation for a 12-year-old, highlighting holiday-related call types.

A multi-vehicle collision involving a police van and a motorcycle in California resulted in one fatality and two injured officers.

Officials in Choctaw, Oklahoma, approved a new ordinance adding a $5 monthly fee to water bills to fund EMS services.