EMS Briefing: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories shaping the world of EMS today.
Texas firefighters successfully executed a complex technical rescue of passengers stranded in a hot air balloon.
A new endowment from GMR will provide financial support for the families of fallen EMS providers recognized by the National EMS Memorial Service.
A Florida man is facing charges after striking a paramedic with an ambulance he moved while attempting to flee a scene.
California officials are cracking down on kratom products, linking the substance to at least 27 deaths and highlighting public health concerns.
New research suggests that trauma teams who frequently work together achieve better patient outcomes, including shorter ICU stays.
An evidence review examines the limited role and potential risks of administering naloxone during non-opioid-associated cardiac arrests.
An Oklahoma ambulance service is analyzing call volume data to address rising demand and justify potential staffing increases.
A Cleveland hospital is implementing an EMS-specific medication safety system to reduce errors and improve tracking.
A long-standing ambulance staffing dispute in Taos County, New Mexico has been officially resolved by county commissioners.
Indiana first responders recently completed specialized training to improve their response to behavioral health emergencies.
A proposed bill in Maryland aims to protect the jobs of off-duty EMS providers who are registered medical cannabis patients.