EMS Briefing: Saturday, February 7, 2026

Arizona officials have identified the trooper/paramedic and pilot who died in the line of duty after their helicopter crashed.

A Maryland paramedic charged with assaulting a patient with a bodily fluid has been denied bond and will remain in custody.

Paramedics in New Mexico were first on scene and successfully executed a rescue of an individual from a house fire.

A law enforcement union is demanding the termination of a dispatcher who made threatening remarks to officers during a DUI arrest.

New research and clinical discussion continue to question the routine application of cervical collars in prehospital trauma care.

An analysis explores the various comorbidities and subtle findings that can make the assessment of respiratory distress challenging.

The latest IPMI review highlights new studies and evidence relevant to current prehospital clinical practice.

This educational piece offers strategies for paramedic students to manage the physiological stress response during their training.

A Pennsylvania county has secured $1 million in funding to advance a much-needed communications system upgrade for all first responders.

An ambulance service and town in New Hampshire have resolved a contract dispute, ensuring continuity of service for the community.

A Pennsylvania community has improved its emergency response capabilities by acquiring a new ALS-equipped ambulance.

An Illinois fire district has placed a significant tax levy on the ballot to directly fund increased ambulance staffing levels.