Newsletters/May 23, 2026

EMS Briefing: Saturday, May 23, 2026

May 23, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and developments in EMS.

📰 EMS News Recap
FDNY EMTs nearly hit as gunfire shatters ambulance windows
EMS1

A violent incident in the Bronx highlights the increasing dangers faced by providers during routine calls.

2 medics, multiple FDNY firefighters injured after explosions rock NYC shipyard fire
EMS1

A large shipyard fire in Staten Island resulted in injuries to multiple first responders, including two medics.

‘Behind every call is a team’: 2026 EMS Week tributes spotlight EMS professionals' dedication
EMS1

EMS Week tributes from across the nation are highlighting the teamwork and dedication central to the profession.

Woman impaled on fence after fleeing from Calif. EMS crew
EMS1

An unusual rescue call in California involved a patient who became impaled on a fence while attempting to flee from EMS.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
Prehospital Blood, POCUS, MIH, AI, and Body Cams
JEMS

A JEMS article explores the integration of emerging technologies like POCUS and AI into modern prehospital care.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
5 ways to enhance your EMS career prospects
EMS1

EMS1 offers actionable advice on continuous learning and specialization to advance within the EMS field.

Inside EMS career development roundup: Pathways, challenges and opportunities
EMS1

A comprehensive report reviews current pathways, challenges, and opportunities for career progression in EMS.

Should I stay, or should I go?
EMS1

This article examines the legal and ethical considerations for providers deciding whether to remain on a dangerous scene.

⚖️ Legislative Updates
Medicare & Medicaid Services rule could limit ground emergency transport reimbursements
EMS1

A proposed CMS rule change may negatively impact reimbursement for supplemental ground ambulance payments.

A national first for Tribal EMS: Upper Sioux Community secures certification authority agreement
EMS1

The Upper Sioux Community in Minnesota has become the first Tribal nation to gain state authority for EMS certification.