EMS Briefing: Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Seattle-area AMR providers have ratified a new contract featuring a significant 19% wage increase.

ZOLL Medical has announced the appointment of Eric Knudsen to the position of Chief Executive Officer.

An investigation is underway in New York City after an e-bike rider was fatally struck by an ambulance.

Maryland is reporting a significant public health success with opioid overdose deaths reaching their lowest point in a decade.

The World Health Organization has launched a major 2026 funding appeal to address global health emergencies.

Paramedics in a Washington county are now deploying prehospital ultrasound to enhance diagnostic capabilities and patient care.

A Florida fire department has updated its pain management protocol to include IV acetaminophen as a first-line treatment.

California health agencies have issued a public warning regarding the potential dangers associated with kratom products.

A recent article challenges several long-standing clinical myths that may have been taught in initial paramedic education.

A Virginia EMS agency has secured a $162,000 grant to fund the purchase of a new ambulance.

A new column emphasizes that effective time management in EMS is a critical component of career longevity and provider survival.

An article outlines three practical daily habits providers can adopt to mitigate stress and improve mental well-being.

EMS agencies in Kentucky are actively lobbying for legislative action to increase reimbursement rates from insurance carriers.

The federal government has announced a new national program aimed at tackling the interconnected issues of addiction and homelessness.

A proposed bill in Utah aims to amend the licensing requirements for EMS agencies handling controlled substances.

Washington state is considering a bill designed to improve real-time overdose data sharing among public safety agencies.