EMS Briefing: Thursday, May 28, 2026

A major MCI response is underway in Washington after a chemical tank implosion left one person dead and nine others missing.

A boat explosion on a Connecticut lake resulted in multiple burn injuries, requiring the transport of six patients.

A New Jersey volunteer EMS agency paid tribute to two of its fallen members by dedicating a new ambulance in their honor.

Sudden severe weather in South Carolina led to a fatal traumatic injury after a woman was struck by a wind-impelled patio umbrella.

The CDC reports a concerning rise in a specific gene that confers high-level antibiotic resistance among Enterobacterales bacteria in the US.

New surveillance data characterizes emerging strains of drug-resistant gonorrhea, a growing public health concern for providers.

A new report identifies Caballeronia as an emerging opportunistic pathogen causing bacteremia in immunocompromised pediatric cancer patients.

In response to a targeted shooting, FDNY EMS leadership is strongly recommending all field personnel wear ballistic vests for safety.

Agency leaders can improve performance and culture by adapting successful management strategies from different public service disciplines.

An Illinois ambulance service has collocated with a local fire department to improve logistical efficiency and reduce response times.

A JEMS article highlights the link between economic stressors and provider mental health, calling for a broader approach to suicide prevention.

The recent closure of an Illinois hospital is raising concerns about increased transport times and negative patient outcomes.

Tennessee has begun distributing grants from a $207 million state fund designed to improve and sustain rural healthcare services.