EMS Briefing: Friday, September 11, 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the key developments in EMS from the last 24 hours.
The number of FDNY members who have died from 9/11-related illnesses now exceeds the number of those killed during the attacks.
New York City's annual 9/11 commemoration will now formally include a moment of silence for the thousands who have died from post-attack illnesses.
A former paramedic shares his personal story of recovery to advocate for better mental health and substance abuse support in EMS.
An Iowa high school student died from exertional heat stroke, highlighting the continued danger of heat-related emergencies during outdoor activities.
New CDC research confirms wastewater surveillance is an effective early indicator for predicting community norovirus outbreaks and hospitalizations.
Wastewater testing is a viable and effective public health tool for monitoring the community presence of West Nile Virus.
Geriatric pedestrians face a higher risk of mortality in vehicle collisions due to reduced physiological reserve and increased injury severity.
The Seattle Fire Department is under review for its use of an AI-powered nurse line to triage 911 calls and its reliance on a private ambulance contractor.
A Connecticut hospital system has launched the state's first Mobile Integrated Health program to manage patient care outside of the hospital.
Dr. John Howard will continue to direct NIOSH and the WTC Health Program, overseeing critical research and care for first responders.
Industry leaders call for a renewed focus on building robust support systems to protect the mental and physical well-being of EMS providers.