Newsletters/July 15, 2026

EMS Briefing: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the latest developments in EMS to keep you informed and prepared for the day ahead.

📰 EMS News Recap
TN Patient Allegedly Stabs Paramedic, Hits Police Officer During Ambulance Transport
JEMS

A Tennessee paramedic was stabbed during a patient transport, highlighting the ongoing risks of violence against EMS providers.

Lack of volunteers leads Pa. ambulance service to close
EMS1

A Pennsylvania ambulance service is ceasing operations after 64 years due to a critical shortage of volunteer personnel.

Waymo’s July 4 Chaos in San Francisco Raises Questions About How Robotaxis Can Work at Scale
JEMS

Autonomous vehicle congestion in San Francisco raises concerns about potential interference with emergency response operations.

In public safety, life doesn’t stop at the station door
EMS1

This article discusses the importance of managing personal life stressors to maintain mental well-being as a first responder.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
Outbreak of Hepatitis A Linked to Frozen Blueberries, the Netherlands, 2024–2025
CDC Emerging Infectious Diseases

A recent Hepatitis A outbreak in the Netherlands has been epidemiologically linked to the consumption of frozen blueberries.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
Building elite EMS teams: 10 soft skills that predict long-term success
EMS1

Leadership should focus on cultivating ten specific soft skills, such as adaptability and communication, to build successful EMS teams.

Calif. FD plans $764K community paramedicine pilot program
EMS1

A California fire department is launching a community paramedicine program aimed at reducing 911 misuse and hospital readmissions.

Beyond Continuing Education Hours—The Case for Mandatory Fitness Standards
JEMS

Advocates argue that implementing mandatory physical fitness standards is crucial for enhancing provider safety and career longevity.

Research opportunity: Your work, your say: Share your views on AI in ambulance services
AHPRA

Paramedics are invited to participate in a research survey to share their perspectives on the integration of AI in ambulance services.

⚖️ Legislative Updates
Former Ky. ambulance director indicted on fraud charges
EMS1

A former Kentucky ambulance service director faces multiple felony charges for allegedly misusing public funds and forging records.