Newsletters/September 2, 2026

EMS Briefing: Wednesday, September 2, 2026

September 2, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates to keep you informed.

📰 EMS News Recap
Texas firefighters respond to EMS call 220 feet above ground
EMS1

Texas firefighters conducted a high-angle rescue to treat a patient atop a 220-foot radio tower.

Rescuers Saved Some 80 People in Grand Canyon Floods
JEMS

First responders successfully rescued approximately 80 individuals stranded by flash floods in the Grand Canyon.

N.Y. EMS crew hospitalized after rig crashes while responding to call
EMS1

An ambulance crash in New York highlights ongoing concerns about emergency vehicle operational safety.

9/11, 25 years later: 5 lesser-known legacies
EMS1

A retrospective on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 explores the lasting but less-discussed impacts on emergency services.

Acadian Ambulance Marks 55 Years of Service and Caring
American Ambulance Association

Acadian Ambulance celebrates 55 years of service, marking a significant milestone in the private EMS industry.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, September 2026
JEMS

The latest IPMI literature review summarizes key findings from recent prehospital research studies.

The Case of the Arbitrary Boundary
EMCrit

An EMCrit discussion explores the clinical nuances and potential pitfalls of relying on arbitrary diagnostic boundaries.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
IN Ends Routine Hospital Diversions
JEMS

Indiana has ceased the practice of routine hospital diversions to improve system-wide patient flow.

Ohio city to route some 911 medical calls to nurses instead of EMS
EMS1

An Ohio city is implementing a new dispatch protocol that routes certain low-acuity 911 calls to nurses.

OneDose Launches OneDose Credentials, an AI-Powered Credential Tracking System
JEMS

A new AI-powered system aims to streamline credential and certification tracking for EMS agencies.

From Calls to Command: The Journey to Leadership
JEMS

A new article outlines essential skills and pathways for EMS clinicians transitioning into leadership roles.

Fla. fire lieutenant fired over falsified paramedic training records
EMS1

A Florida fire lieutenant was terminated for falsifying paramedic training records, raising issues of professional ethics.