EMS Briefing: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and developments in EMS.
FDIC International 2026 opened with a commemorative ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
The upcoming National EMS Weekend of Honor will pay tribute to 37 EMS professionals who died in the line of duty.
The family of a man killed in an incident involving an ambulance in West Virginia is disputing the official report.
A Connecticut program is training high school students in critical life-saving skills to respond to medical emergencies.
A new resource offers EMS providers practical advice and answers for managing acute and chronic stress on the job.
A Staten Island hospital plans to remove two ambulances from the 911 system, sparking concerns over response capabilities.
A new contract in a Washington county increases EMS funding while also implementing stricter performance and financial oversight.
A Washington state fire district and Columbia EMS have successfully negotiated and finalized a new service contract.
The FDNY is seeking to raise ambulance transport fees while EMS unions advocate for provider wage increases.
A Connecticut father is advocating for legislative funding to equip schools with comprehensive cardiac emergency action plans.