EMS Briefing: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Good morning, and welcome to your daily briefing. Here is a summary of the latest news and developments in prehospital medicine.
The EMS community mourns the loss of actor Randolph Mantooth, whose portrayal of Johnny Gage on "Emergency!" inspired generations of providers.
A large-scale air rescue operation successfully evacuated over 200 children trapped by flash flooding at a Missouri summer camp.
Two off-duty firefighters were killed in a watercraft collision on a lake in central Minnesota.
The animal sedative medetomidine is increasingly found in illicit fentanyl supplies in Minnesota, complicating overdose response for EMS.
A new CDC report details the rapid expansion of a highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza genotype across North American flyway regions.
New research highlights significant disparities in the quality of diagnostic evaluations for chest pain and stroke symptoms among different patient populations.
A clinical review covers the indications, contraindications, and application of CPAP for pediatric patients in respiratory distress.
The latest EMS Trend Report outlines provider priorities for 2026, focusing on improved compensation, safety, and work-life balance.
An ambulance crash survivor is advocating for improved ambulance design and safety standards following a recent line-of-duty death in North Carolina.
Experts urge EMS agencies to develop and train on specific protocols for responding to general aviation and commercial aircraft incidents.
Michigan agencies established a unified command center to coordinate public safety and medical resources for a large music festival.