Newsletters/March 14, 2026

EMS Briefing: Saturday, March 14, 2026

March 14, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories shaping the world of EMS today.

📰 EMS News Recap
Report: Conn. EMS crew directed to transport officer with 'anxiety attack' ahead of wounded suspect
EMS1

An investigation is underway after a Connecticut EMS crew was reportedly ordered to transport an officer over a more critically injured suspect.

FL EMS Agency Owner Arrested on Cocaine Trafficking Charges
JEMS

The owner of a Florida ambulance service faces federal charges for allegedly trafficking cocaine using company vehicles.

Homeless Mortality Is Down in Los Angeles County for the First Time in a Decade
JEMS

Los Angeles County reports its first decrease in deaths among the unhoused population in ten years, attributing it to expanded outreach and services.

N.C. county to deploy paramedics in ultralight aircraft
EMS1

A North Carolina county is innovating wilderness rescue by planning to deploy paramedics using ultralight aircraft for rapid response.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
ACC/AHA Issue Updated Guideline for Managing Lipids, Cholesterol
American Heart Association

New ACC/AHA guidelines have been released, providing updated recommendations for the clinical management of lipids and cholesterol.

Between Breath and Breakdown: Recognizing and Managing Respiratory Distress Before It Fails
JEMS

A new article emphasizes early recognition and intervention strategies for prehospital providers managing patients in respiratory distress.

Iowa FD to use AI-powered app to improve medication dosing
EMS1

An Iowa fire department will implement an AI-driven application to enhance the accuracy and safety of medication administration in the field.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
EMS1 readers respond: Will a 24/48 shift fix Fort Worth’s EMS staffing shortage?
EMS1

EMS providers are debating whether a shift change to a 24/48 schedule could effectively address the significant staffing crisis in Fort Worth.

Stryker Says Cyberattack Is Contained
JEMS

Medical device manufacturer Stryker has reported containing a recent cyberattack, minimizing disruption to its equipment and services.

How everyday actions shape EMS culture
EMS1

A new column explores the critical impact of daily leadership behaviors and crew interactions on building a positive EMS agency culture.

Mich. city adds fourth ambulance, fire engine as city EMS system expands
EMS1

A Michigan city is expanding its public EMS system by adding a fourth ambulance and a new fire engine to meet growing call volume.