EMS Briefing: Friday, November 6, 2026

Two people, including an armed suspect shot by a security guard, died following an incident at a Florida office complex.

Providers are exploring the use of service dogs and advocacy to support mental wellness and recovery in the EMS profession.

A woman riding an electric scooter in New York died after a collision with a passenger vehicle.

A man in a wheelchair was transported to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Hawaii.

Recent research outlines the specific opioid-like toxicity risks associated with kratom products enhanced with 7-HMG.

The CDC published updated clinical criteria and characteristics for Oropouche virus disease based on U.S. cases identified from May 2024 through January 2025.

The fatal outcome of an on-field collision involving a Spanish soccer player has prompted scrutiny of the emergency medical treatment provided.

A technology officer reported that the Seattle Fire Department deployed artificial intelligence for 911 calls despite internal warnings regarding equity.

Agencies are participating in Crash Responder Safety Week from November 2 to 6 to promote safe practices on active roadways.

EMS leaders are working to transition industry attitudes from resistance to active advocacy regarding ambulance design and operational safety.

Voters in three Ohio county communities approved tax levies to fund local fire and EMS operations.

Voters in a California county rejected a proposed sales tax intended to generate funding for local hospitals and fire services.

California health insurers have reportedly left millions of dollars in mental health crisis care claims unpaid.