EMS Briefing: Friday, February 6, 2026
Friday, February 6, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the key developments and insights from the world of EMS.
An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash during an active shooter response has resulted in the line-of-duty deaths of the pilot and a trooper-paramedic.
Multiple EMS agencies responded to a Pennsylvania hospital to assist in a large-scale patient evacuation following a late-night roof fire.
EMS1 has released its annual survey to collect provider data on key workforce trends, challenges, and sentiments for 2026.
CDC research from Cambodia demonstrates the effectiveness of existing SARI surveillance systems for detecting emerging H5N1 avian influenza cases.
The WHO reports that the global cholera vaccine supply has stabilized, allowing preventive vaccination campaigns to resume in high-risk areas.
A long-term study in Mexico identified key clinical and demographic predictors for fatal outcomes in pediatric patients with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
An Indiana fire department reports significant improvements in response times and reductions in crew fatigue after adding a fourth ambulance to its fleet.
A new leadership column outlines actionable strategies for agency administrators to improve communication and alignment with field operations personnel.
An Illinois fire department is seeking a major tax increase to secure funding for a consistently staffed, department-run ambulance service.
A town in Washington is using national opioid settlement funds to create a new multi-disciplinary team to respond to and follow up on overdose calls.
The American Ambulance Association confirms that crucial Medicare add-on payments for ground ambulance services have been extended for nearly two years.
A bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate would grant certain county EMS officers eligibility to participate in the state's EMS Retirement System.