Newsletters/May 16, 2026

EMS Briefing: Saturday, May 16, 2026

May 16, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates to keep you informed.

šŸ“° EMS News Recap
The last shift: Inside EMS signs off after nearly 900 episodes
EMS1

The popular EMS industry podcast 'Inside EMS' has concluded its run after producing nearly 900 episodes.

At least 11 injured in Maine lumber mill fire, explosion
EMS1

A fire and subsequent explosion at a lumber mill in Maine triggered a mass casualty incident response for at least 11 patients.

Wayward cow causes Mass. vehicle crash, MCI
EMS1

A loose cow wandering onto a Massachusetts highway caused a multi-vehicle crash and a declared mass casualty incident.

Good Samaritan Didn’t Know CPR. She Still Helped Collapsed Cyclist Gasping for Air.
JEMS

A bystander provided critical care to a cyclist in cardiac arrest by following dispatcher instructions despite not being CPR certified.

šŸ“‹ Clinical Medicine Updates
65 Deaths Confirmed in New Ebola Outbreak
JEMS

A new Ebola outbreak has resulted in 65 confirmed fatalities, prompting heightened global public health awareness.

Group A Streptococcus Disease Outbreak Associated with Large Congregate Shelter
CDC Emerging Infectious Diseases

The CDC has published findings on a significant Group A Streptococcus outbreak that occurred in a large Chicago homeless shelter.

Characteristics of Plausible Source Cases Responsible for Recent Mycobacterium tuberculosis Transmission, United States
CDC Emerging Infectious Diseases

New research identifies the clinical and demographic characteristics of individuals most likely to be source cases for TB transmission.

Mental Health Month: Tips for Emergency Physicians
ACEP Now

ACEP provides actionable tips for emergency providers to manage stress and prioritize their mental well-being.

šŸ“ˆ Operational & Leadership Updates
EMS calls dominate Calif. FD response data as ALS rollout begins
EMS1

Response data from a California fire department highlights the overwhelming predominance of EMS calls as the agency begins ALS service.

Photo of the Week: Mass. alternative support rigs
EMS1

A Massachusetts EMS service showcases new alternative support vehicles designed for specialized, non-transport responses.

The 2026 STOP THE BLEEDĀ® Grant Program Launches
JEMS

The application period is now open for the 2026 STOP THE BLEEDĀ® grant program to fund bleeding control equipment and training.

April 2026 Funding Trend Report
EMS1

A new report analyzes current trends and opportunities for public safety and EMS grant funding.

āš–ļø Legislative Updates
Tenn. law clears EMS crews to treat, transport injured police K-9s
EMS1

A new Tennessee state law now legally authorizes EMS personnel to provide medical care and ambulance transport to injured police K-9s.