EMS Briefing: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Nash County EMS Director Brian Gallion tragically passed away in an off-duty drowning incident off the North Carolina coast.

A significant IT system failure at a major Texas hospital network forced widespread ambulance diversions to other facilities.

Dr. Carol Cunningham has become the first physician and the first woman to receive the prestigious James O. Page Distinguished Service Award.

Pennsylvania first responders gathered at the Flight 93 National Memorial to honor the victims of 9/11 in a joint commemoration event.

Public health officials are alerting clinicians to a significant increase in deadly Vibrio vulnificus infections linked to warm Gulf Coast waters.

This article examines the complex issue of stimulant use among EMS professionals and calls for new approaches to managing fatigue and provider health.

Educators can leverage principles of neuroscience to create more effective and engaging training programs that improve knowledge retention.

A new CDC report details the successful implementation of a proficiency testing program ensuring data quality for national wastewater disease surveillance.

The city of Mount Vernon, KY, has officially surrendered its ambulance certificate, leading to a significant shift in its EMS response strategy.

Estes Valley EMS utilizes specialized equipment and extensive training to effectively manage medical emergencies in remote wilderness environments.

Carroll County, MD, will implement the OneDose medication management platform to improve clinical decision support and medication safety.

Equine-assisted learning programs are being used as an innovative tool to support the mental health and leadership skills of first responders.

State health officials in Idaho are actively seeking federal grant funding to broaden the reach of community paramedicine programs.

This opinion piece explores the historical legislative decisions that resulted in EMS being classified as transportation rather than a healthcare service.