Newsletters/April 26, 2026

EMS Briefing: Sunday, April 26, 2026

April 26, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories shaping prehospital medicine today.

📰 EMS News Recap
NHTSA launches sweeping new road safety campaign targeting top causes of traffic deaths
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NHTSA is launching a new national campaign to address the leading causes of traffic fatalities.

Six Injured, Including Child and Teen, in MI Shooting
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EMS crews responded to a mass casualty incident in Michigan where a shooting injured six people.

Here’s What Happened at FDIC International 2026
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The recent FDIC International conference highlighted key innovations and training for the fire and EMS industries.

Person Rescued After Crashing Car into Shunock River in CT
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Emergency responders in Connecticut successfully rescued a driver after their vehicle crashed into a river.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
Calif. city to raise ambulance transport rates, add new unit amid rising costs
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A California city is increasing ambulance transport fees and adding a new unit to manage rising operational costs.