EMS Briefing: Saturday, June 27, 2026

An FDNY EMT was assaulted in the Bronx following an unprovoked attack on his ambulance, highlighting ongoing provider safety concerns.

A multi-vehicle collision involving a Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus resulted in a significant MCI response with fifteen patients transported.

First responders initiated a hazmat response after multiple individuals reported symptoms consistent with opioid exposure at a California apartment.

The NREMT offers insight into the rigorous, multi-step process of developing and validating certification exam questions.

A new perspective on vehicle extrication prioritizes deliberate patient movement and clinical care over the traditional focus on speed.

Los Angeles County officials attribute a significant drop in overdose fatalities to widespread naloxone distribution and public health initiatives.

A major health system is providing substantial funding to help Pittsburgh replace its outdated emergency response vehicles.

A patient and crew escaped unharmed after their ambulance caught fire en route to the hospital in Colorado Springs.

The upcoming Pinnacle leadership conference will focus on key operational challenges including retention, technology integration, and leadership development.

An Illinois EMT received two years of probation in the death of a patient who was strapped facedown on a gurney.