EMS Briefing: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Paramedics successfully assisted with an in-flight childbirth after being called to board a plane just before it landed.

A Minnesota paramedic is leading an effort to establish a statewide memorial dedicated to EMS providers who died in the line of duty.

Experts discuss key strategies for developing mental and emotional resilience to combat the unique stressors faced by first responders.

A new non-ballistic helmet has been released, designed for tactical, search and rescue, and other high-risk operational environments.

A Cedar Rapids fire department pilot program demonstrated the life-saving impact of prehospital whole blood administration on a trauma patient.

A new scientific statement underscores that brain health is determined by a cumulative set of factors throughout life, not just in old age.

This article provides guidance for EMS leaders on how to effectively justify the cost of clinical advancements to financial decision-makers.

A Tennessee ambulance service is facing a significant budget deficit due to ongoing challenges with revenue collection and reimbursement.

To improve system-wide response capabilities, a local fire department ambulance service has been officially integrated into its county's 911 dispatch system.

A California city has successfully revived its community emergency response training program to better prepare citizens for local disasters.

A lawsuit has been filed against a former EMT in North Carolina for allegedly taking and sharing photos of a patient without consent.