EMS Briefing: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the essential updates and insights from across the EMS landscape.
The WHO and Africa CDC have initiated a collaborative plan to strengthen the continent's response capabilities for future Ebola outbreaks.
A featured photo highlights a Wisconsin college's summer camp designed to introduce the next generation to careers in EMS.
A fatal fall at a coastal Oregon landmark prompted a significant technical rescue and EMS response.
A prospective study validates the SCARE score as an effective tool for dispatchers to predict acute myocardial infarction during 911 calls.
This article discusses the clinical and equipment challenges EMS providers face due to the rising rates of pediatric obesity.
A new JEMS feature utilizes reflective case studies to enhance clinical decision-making and ongoing provider education.
New CDC research identifies key clinical predictors for fatal outcomes in patients diagnosed with human leptospirosis.
A Texas city is implementing a nurse triage system to manage low-acuity 911 calls and optimize EMS resource allocation.
A Michigan fire department is considering the creation of its own ambulance service to improve response and control patient care.
Los Angeles has initiated a data tracking program for ED visits during heat waves to inform and improve public health responses.
The potential closure of an Alabama hospital threatens to significantly impact EMS transport times and regional system capacity.
EMS1 has released a new eBook offering guidance for service leaders on selecting and purchasing inventory management software.
A legal analysis suggests the reversal of convictions in the Elijah McClain case does not reduce the legal or ethical scrutiny on EMS.
A California community is considering a paramedic tax measure to provide additional funding for its local EMS system.