EMS Briefing: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Good morning. Here is your daily briefing from Prehospital Academy, designed to keep you informed on the latest in EMS.
Dr. David Persse, an influential leader in Houston's public health and emergency services, has passed away following a swimming accident.
A Kentucky State Trooper fatally shot during a traffic stop is being remembered for his prior service as both an EMT and a firefighter.
This video addresses the crucial need for providers to recognize and manage the long-term psychological impacts following a major disaster response.
New research highlights significant variability in CPR quality during the critical patient handoff from prehospital to emergency department teams.
A CDC report analyzes pediatric fatalities during a recent measles outbreak, emphasizing the disease's severity in unvaccinated populations.
An article explores the biomechanics of sports injuries, urging providers to consider high-velocity collisions as significant mechanisms of injury.
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo has now exceeded 8,000 confirmed cases, posing a continued and significant global health threat.
Crestline has unveiled its latest Type I ambulance, the CCL 166, featuring updated designs for provider safety and operational efficiency.
A New Hampshire fire department has secured a significant FEMA grant to fund advanced paramedic training for its personnel.
New bills in the Michigan legislature aim to address staffing shortages by lowering the minimum age for EMT licensure to 17.
A Texas city council election features a race between an EMS agency director and an accountability advocate, highlighting local EMS policy debates.