Newsletters/April 12, 2026

EMS Briefing: Sunday, April 12, 2026

April 12, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and updates impacting the EMS community.

📰 EMS News Recap
NYC lawmaker calls for state probe into 9/11 Ground Zero toxins records
EMS1

A New York City lawmaker is demanding a state investigation into the handling of records related to Ground Zero toxins and their health effects on first responders.

Boy, 16, Among Three Wounded Friday Night in Chicago (IL) Shooting
JEMS

Crews responded to a multi-victim shooting incident in Chicago where three people, including a teenager, sustained injuries.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
Mobile sim lab helps Neb. first responders with EMS training
EMS1

A new mobile simulation lab is bringing advanced training scenarios directly to first responders across Nebraska.

⚖️ Legislative Updates
[VA] HB1285: St Emergency Med. Services Advisory Bd.; membership, regional emergency medical services councils.
VA Legislature

A new bill in Virginia proposes changes to the membership structure of the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.