EMS Briefing: Friday, May 22, 2026
Friday, May 22, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your Prehospital Academy daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates impacting EMS providers.
A significant hazardous substance exposure at a New Mexico hotel resulted in three fatalities and the hospitalization of 18 first responders.
An ambulance in New York was struck by gunfire while on scene for a teenage shooting victim, highlighting ongoing provider safety risks.
A Honolulu paramedic and EMT received honors for rescuing a family, including a newborn, from their vehicle trapped in severe floodwaters.
New commentary emphasizes the crucial role of community-based initiatives like CPR and Stop the Bleed in empowering bystander intervention.
NAEMSP has released a new position statement detailing EMS's expanding role in the public health response to the opioid use disorder crisis.
A large-scale Texas program demonstrates the logistical framework and clinical benefits of implementing a prehospital whole blood administration system.
Providers are encouraged to re-evaluate scene safety tactics and the contents of individual first-aid kits for high-threat environments.
Effective EMS leadership requires deliberate strategic planning to navigate challenges and define an organization's future direction.
New federal guidance aims to prepare PSAPs for handling emergency calls from international visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A lawsuit alleges a man was beaten by police inside an ambulance, with nine minutes of body camera footage reportedly missing.