EMS Briefing: Thursday, May 21, 2026

A significant hazmat incident in New Mexico resulted in three fatalities and required treatment for 18 first responders exposed to an unidentified substance.

A new children's book character, "Paramedic Chris," aims to improve public understanding of the EMS profession from a young age.

First responders in Buchanan County, Iowa, conducted a successful technical rescue of a woman who was trapped by a large boulder.

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is the latest agency to implement a prehospital whole blood program for treating hemorrhagic shock.

This article provides key considerations for selecting the appropriate IV cannula size to improve success rates in pediatric patients.

A JEMS editorial argues for the practical necessity of mechanical CPR devices in the field despite a lack of formal endorsement from some organizations.

The CDC highlights a growing public health concern regarding new strains of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhea identified in Australia.

The upcoming EMS Week will feature an EMS for Children Day to promote and assess pediatric readiness within EMS agencies.

The Emergency Nurses Association, a key partner in emergency medicine, has announced a national search for its next chief executive.

With all 50 states now members, the EMS Compact officially facilitates multistate licensure for more than 400,000 clinicians.