EMS Briefing: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Good morning, here is your daily EMS briefing.
A train collision in central Spain has resulted in at least 30 fatalities.
Minnesota is experiencing an increase in drug overdose deaths primarily driven by cocaine and methamphetamine use.
A Pennsylvania man assaulted police officers while visiting a local emergency room.
Officials in the Florida Keys are requesting a strict sentence for a fire-rescue captain following a recent conviction.
The American Ambulance Association announced the passing of EMS colleague Julie Rose.
Medical teams utilized prehospital extracorporeal membrane oxygenation during the New York City Marathon.
Providers discuss clinical approaches for managing patients experiencing behavioral health emergencies.
The November 2026 issue of the Paramedicine journal is now available for review.
Paramedics shared their perspectives on which shift schedules best support long-term career sustainability.
A New Mexico healthcare facility has resumed patient care following a recent cybersecurity incident.
A New York rescue squad added an ambulance to its fleet designed to promote mental health awareness.
Pennsylvania enacted a law relaxing restrictions on young volunteers serving in fire and EMS roles.
A new ambulance billing initiative in Virginia collected $13 million during its first year of operation.
Municipalities in Wisconsin doubled their funding for fire and EMS services to prevent a local district from disbanding.