Newsletters/May 24, 2026

EMS Briefing: Sunday, May 24, 2026

May 24, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates from around the prehospital world.

📰 EMS News Recap
Investigators probe Staten Island shipyard blast that injured more than 30 FDNY members
EMS1

An investigation is underway following a major shipyard explosion on Staten Island that resulted in numerous FDNY casualties.

First meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease
World Health Organization

The World Health Organization has issued temporary recommendations following an emergency meeting on the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa.

Eight People Go to Hospital After Exposure to ‘Unknown Substance’ at Central NY Nursing Home
JEMS

A hazmat incident at a New York nursing home led to the transport of eight individuals for exposure to an unidentified substance.

Building a National EMS Memorial
JEMS

Efforts are underway to establish a national memorial to honor fallen EMS providers and their sacrifices.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
EMCrit Wee – Compassion in Medicine – Compassionomics with Stephen Trzeciak
EMCrit

New commentary explores the evidence-based benefits of compassion in medicine for both patient outcomes and provider well-being.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
Thousands of S.C. 911 calls disconnected before being answered in 2025
EMS1

A report reveals significant issues with South Carolina's 911 system, where thousands of calls were dropped before being answered last year.

⚖️ Legislative Updates
N.Y. legislators pass tax credit increase for volunteer firefighters, EMS
EMS1

New York lawmakers have approved legislation to increase the state income tax credit for volunteer EMS and fire personnel.