EMS Briefing: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

A suspect under arrest intentionally rammed a Las Vegas ambulance multiple times following an attempted stabbing incident.

A boat explosion in Florida resulted in a mass casualty incident with eleven patients suffering from significant burn injuries.

An AMR operation in Western New York has introduced a therapy dog to support the mental health and well-being of its crews.

Several passengers from a cruise ship have tested positive for hantavirus, prompting quarantine and public health monitoring.

A new article reviews key lessons on optimizing ventilation strategies to improve outcomes during cardiac arrest management.

NEMSIS has released a comprehensive dataset detailing incidents of violence against EMS personnel for research and analysis.

A new study is seeking paramedics to help evaluate interventions aimed at improving prehospital care for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

A Maine fire department has created a dedicated EMS-only response crew to meet the increasing demand for medical calls.

Rising fuel costs are creating a significant financial and logistical crisis for public safety and EMS agencies nationwide.

Protesters are advocating for direct HEMS access to Seattle Children's hospital to expedite care for critically ill pediatric patients.

A FEMA advisory council has proposed significant changes to the federal disaster response framework, potentially impacting future support.

The Australasian College of Paramedicine has joined a call for the Australian government to increase its investment in medical research.