EMS Briefing: Friday, March 13, 2026
Friday, March 13, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your Prehospital Academy daily briefing. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your shift.
A Connecticut state report details an incident where a police officer experiencing an anxiety attack diverted an ambulance from a fatal police shooting victim.
A Missouri woman faces assault charges after allegedly attacking two paramedics with their own trauma shears while en route to a hospital.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies condemned the killing of a medic in Lebanon who was aiding airstrike victims.
Authorities report a suspect is dead after an apparent targeted vehicle attack on a synagogue in Oak Park, Michigan.
A new report examines the national effort to improve out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates by focusing on rapid intervention and public education.
Missouri paramedics are participating in advanced training simulations to improve the speed and accuracy of prehospital stroke assessments and care.
The FDNY has cut an overnight ambulance tour in Manhattan, citing a critical city-wide paramedic staffing shortage affecting response times.
Medical device manufacturer Stryker has reported a significant cyberattack, causing disruptions that may impact equipment availability and services.
Providers at a Pennsylvania EMS agency have unanimously voted to decertify the Teamsters union, opting for non-union representation.
The NREMT has appointed W. Scott Gilmore, MBA, NRP, as the new chair of its Board of Directors to guide national certification standards.
A study funded by AMR is questioning the fiscal and operational viability of a new municipal EMS transport plan in Canton, Ohio.