EMS Briefing: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

A tragic explosion at a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue facility resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries among personnel.

A New Jersey county is experiencing a significant increase in overdoses, believed to be caused by a contaminated fentanyl supply.

A Florida fire department received national recognition for its innovative and successful community paramedicine program.

New Hampshire paramedics were recognized for their exceptional teamwork in successfully resuscitating a cardiac arrest patient.

Clinicians are reminded to consider and investigate reversible causes of dementia-like symptoms in the emergency setting.

A Missouri ambulance district is the first in its region to begin carrying whole blood for prehospital trauma resuscitation.

North Texas EMS agencies face significant funding and logistical challenges in their efforts to implement prehospital blood programs.

A new CDC report details the epidemiology of a rare but highly fatal amoebic encephalitis infection.

FEMA has opened applications for over $420 million in grants to enhance emergency management and preparedness nationwide.

An Iowa state audit revealed an EMS agency misused more than $15,000 in public funds for non-approved social events.

A new resource offers guidance on proper documentation and billing codes for prehospital point-of-care ultrasound use.

Colorado medics are undergoing specialized training to embed with wildland fire crews for the upcoming fire season.

MedPAC has advised CMS to continue its cost data collection program for ground ambulance services while streamlining requirements.