Newsletters/July 22, 2026

EMS Briefing: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

July 22, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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

📰 EMS News Recap
5 die in Ohio river after rescue attempt turns tragic
EMS1

A water rescue attempt on the Ohio River resulted in the deaths of five individuals after a series of family members tried to save a struggling swimmer.

Former Ambulance Victoria (Australia) Chief Tony Walker Passes Away
JEMS

The international EMS community mourns the loss of Professor Tony Walker ASM, a highly respected leader and former chief of Ambulance Victoria.

Las Vegas Targets Heat-Related Injuries and Pavement Burns
JEMS

Las Vegas Fire & Rescue is deploying specialized 'Cool Vans' to mitigate a rise in heat-related illnesses and severe pavement burns.

Pa. man accused of stealing ambulance while EMS crew treated patient
EMS1

Authorities in Pennsylvania have charged a man with stealing an ambulance while its crew was inside a residence attending to a medical call.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
Expression of Interest: College Representative for COPD-X Guidelines Steering Committee
AHPRA

An opportunity is available for a paramedic representative to join the steering committee for updating national COPD clinical guidelines in Australia.

Have your say: NSQHS Standards third edition - initial draft
AHPRA

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking feedback on its draft third edition of national clinical safety standards.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
EMS Apprenticeships as a Disaster-Driven Workforce Pipeline
JEMS

The article explores how structured EMS apprenticeship programs can serve as a vital pipeline for recruiting and retaining new providers.

Netherlands 2027: ENA Announces First-Ever Global Education Event
ENA

The Emergency Nurses Association will host its first-ever international educational conference in the Netherlands in 2027 to foster global collaboration.

⚖️ Legislative Updates
How Do We Pay for All This?
JEMS

This article discusses the critical challenge of establishing sustainable funding and reimbursement models for Mobile Integrated Health programs.