EMS Briefing: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates impacting EMS providers today.
An FDNY EMT's personal financial struggles are drawing national attention to the ongoing push for pay equity in the EMS profession.
Emergency crews are engaged in hundreds of rescue operations across Texas in response to severe and widespread flooding.
A federal court affirmed a fire district's decision to revoke a job offer to a deaf paramedic applicant over safety and communication concerns.
Agencies are issuing public health warnings as smoke from wildfires creates hazardous air quality conditions across a large portion of the country.
The latest EMCrit literature review summarizes key findings from recent studies in resuscitation and critical care relevant to prehospital practice.
New surveillance data from England provides an updated analysis of the case-fatality risk associated with norovirus infections.
A long-term study in Texas identifies the prevalence of key tickborne pathogens, informing regional public health and clinical suspicion.
This article outlines generational-specific strategies for EMS leaders to improve new provider retention and engagement.
A successful community paramedicine program highlights the vital role of EMS in proactive fall prevention for at-risk populations.
ESO has introduced a new AI-powered tool designed to automate and streamline the revenue cycle and billing process for EMS agencies.
A Maryland county has passed legislation to increase benefits for veteran volunteer first responders as a retention incentive.