EMS Briefing: Thursday, June 11, 2026

An ambulance in Maryland was involved in a multi-vehicle crash while responding to a call, resulting in several injuries.

Multiple shark attacks in the Florida Panhandle led to a significant EMS response for patients with critical traumatic injuries.

A university chemical spill and subsequent fire in New Jersey prompted a hazmat response and resulted in one hospitalization.

An explosion at a Baltimore wastewater treatment plant injured three workers, requiring a multi-agency emergency response.

Ketamine is presented as an effective treatment option for refractory status epilepticus when traditional therapies fail.

This article reviews the key pathophysiology, assessment, and prehospital management principles for pediatric DKA.

A new case series from Israel links Bartonella henselae infection with acute, unilateral sensorineural hearing loss.

A California firefighter/paramedic earned over $1 million in overtime in three years, highlighting severe public safety staffing shortages.

Some EMS agencies are considering implementing fees for non-emergent lift assists to mitigate system abuse by healthcare facilities.

Industry leaders advocate for systemic change focusing on provider well-being and operational sustainability to secure the future of EMS.

A Pennsylvania township is in negotiations to purchase a local EMS station to ensure continued emergency services for the community.

Colorado's Medicaid program will now reimburse EMS agencies for treating patients on-scene and transporting to alternative destinations.

The state of Illinois has awarded grants to multiple fire and EMS agencies to fund the purchase of essential new equipment.

Clinicians are being urged to actively engage in legislative advocacy as a core professional responsibility to shape healthcare policy.