EMS Briefing: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and developments in EMS from the last 24 hours.
Newly released body camera footage reveals the intense moments surrounding the fatal shooting of two police officers and a firefighter/medic in Minnesota.
A man in Washington state survived a 4.5-hour burial under an avalanche, highlighting a remarkable rescue and survival outcome.
A volunteer ambulance service in Iowa is celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing essential emergency medical care to its community.
Industry leaders advocate for shifting from general wellness awareness to implementing concrete, actionable mental health programs for first responders.
New research details a human-centered design process for creating a more effective and user-friendly mobile application for EMS treatment protocols.
A San Diego audit reveals that a 2019 change to the dispatch system has resulted in significant fire and EMS response delays.
A recent podcast explores the ongoing debate over whether EMTs should gain field experience before entering paramedic school.
An Iowa fire department has restored its operational readiness by acquiring a new ambulance to replace a unit lost in a vehicle crash.
A Washington fire district will begin providing its own no-cost ambulance service this summer, ending its contract with a private provider over rate increases.
A new report provides guidance and updates on how EMS agencies can access and utilize national opioid settlement funds for local programs.