Newsletters/July 1, 2026

EMS Briefing: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and insights from the prehospital world to keep you informed.

📰 EMS News Recap
One Dead, Six Wounded in Shooting at Street Takeover in CA
JEMS

Crews responded to a mass casualty incident after a shooting at an illegal street takeover in California.

Dangerous heat threatens World Cup matches across U.S.
EMS1

EMS agencies are preparing for significant heat-related emergencies during the upcoming World Cup matches.

Mother Delivers Baby at NC Water Park
JEMS

A successful field delivery at a public water park highlights the need for readiness in unexpected settings.

Paramedic perspectives: Ashlea and Shannon
AHPRA

Two Australian paramedics share their unique career journeys and experiences in the field.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
Sports Injury Training is Essential to Provide Optimal Athlete Outcomes
JEMS

Specialized training in sports-related injuries is crucial for prehospital providers to improve patient outcomes.

IBSC Launches Certified Community Paramedic (CP-C) Exam
IBSC

The IBSC has introduced a new certification for Community Paramedics to standardize this expanding clinical role.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
N.M. search and rescue teams face fewer missions despite increase in calls
EMS1

New Mexico's search and rescue teams report a decrease in mission deployments even as overall call volume has risen.

⚖️ Legislative Updates
Ill. bill would ease EMS staffing rules for rural ambulance services
EMS1

A new bill in Illinois aims to address rural staffing shortages by modifying ambulance crewing requirements.

N.M. 911 authority named in lawsuit over veteran's suicide
EMS1

A New Mexico 911 authority is facing a lawsuit concerning their response protocol for a veteran in crisis.