EMS Briefing: Friday, July 24, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and research impacting the EMS community today.
A high-profile donation highlights public support for the families of first responders lost in the line of duty.
Two off-duty paramedics utilized their skills to successfully resuscitate a child following a near-drowning incident at a water park.
An ammonia leak at an Alabama food processing plant resulted in a multi-agency hazmat response and the transport of four patients.
The National EMS Memorial Service has announced its annual Weekend of Honor dates through 2029 to commemorate fallen EMS professionals.
New research explores the potential of wearable Doppler ultrasound for continuous, non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring in the field.
A nationwide German study reveals significant regional disparities and low incidence rates for the use of prehospital ECPR.
An editorial advocates for increased education and protocol development for non-invasive ventilation in pediatric respiratory distress.
The CDC reports on the detection of WEEV in asymptomatic blood donors, highlighting potential transmission risks during outbreaks.
A Michigan township has halted responses to low-acuity medical calls to preserve resources for life-threatening emergencies.
Ongoing contract negotiations in a major Texas city are creating uncertainty about future fire-based EMS staffing levels.
Experts from the Pinnacle leadership conference share key strategies for developing future EMS leaders through proactive succession planning.
Citing an unsustainable imbalance in call volume, a town in Maine has withdrawn from its mutual aid agreement.
The House has passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes provisions relevant to civilian EMS operations and funding.