Newsletters/October 16, 2026

EMS Briefing: Friday, October 16, 2026

October 16, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Friday, October 16, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates to keep you informed.

📰 EMS News Recap
FDNY memorial wall honors EMS members lost to WTC-related illness, line of duty
EMS1

The FDNY unveiled a new memorial wall at its training academy to honor EMS members who died in the line of duty or from WTC-related illnesses.

News Release | American Ambulance Association to Celebrate 167 EMS Heroes as 2026 Stars of Life
American Ambulance Association

The AAA has announced it will honor 167 EMS professionals from across the country as its 2026 Stars of Life.

New Pa. micro-hospital sees nearly 4,500 patients in first 4 months
EMS1

A new micro-hospital in Pennsylvania is impacting local healthcare access and EMS destination patterns by managing significant patient volume since opening.

New forensic DNA technique identifies second victim of 9/11 attacks
EMS1

Advanced next-generation sequencing technology has successfully identified another victim of the September 11th attacks.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
PulmCrit Hot Take: VASSPR RCT on early vasopressin in sepsis
EMCrit

A new RCT finds that early vasopressin initiation in septic shock did not significantly improve vasopressor-free days compared to norepinephrine.

The Cost-Effectiveness and Health Equity of Prehospital Treatment Strategies for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Systematic Review
Prehospital Emergency Care

A new systematic review evaluates the financial and equity implications of various prehospital OHCA treatment protocols.

Response to “Prehospital Trauma Compendium: Prehospital Management of Spinal Cord Injuries - A NAEMSP Comprehensive Review and Analysis of the Literature”
Prehospital Emergency Care

A new article provides a formal response and further discussion on the recent NAEMSP comprehensive review of prehospital SCI management.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
Heroics: A Poor Substitute for Readiness
JEMS

This opinion piece argues for prioritizing systematic readiness and proactive preparation over a reliance on individual heroic actions in emergency services.

The call after the call
EMS1

An article emphasizes the critical need for robust peer support systems and mental health resources for providers following difficult calls.

Sonoma County (CA) OKs Ambulance Rate Increases Without a Word
JEMS

To address rising operational costs, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved increases for ambulance service rates.

⚖️ Legislative Updates
Richmond (OH) Voters to Decide EMS Funding
JEMS

Voters in Richmond, Ohio, will determine the future of local EMS funding through a new levy on the upcoming ballot.

Call for urgent agreement on international deal to prepare for and prevent future pandemics
World Health Organization

The WHO is urging world leaders to finalize a global pandemic accord to strengthen defenses against future public health emergencies.