EMS Briefing: Thursday, October 15, 2026

A cyclist has died after a collision with an FDNY ambulance that was responding to an emergency call in Brooklyn.

A former Baltimore County paramedic received a 25-year prison sentence for contaminating the food and drinks of his colleagues with bodily fluids.

New expert consensus guidelines have been developed to direct the use of prehospital blood product transfusion for pediatric trauma patients.

NAEMSP has released a new position statement detailing recommendations and resources for supporting the mental health of EMS professionals.

The Department of Defense is accelerating research to develop a shelf-stable, universal artificial blood product for use in austere environments.

New research confirms that while bystander AED application rates remain low, their use continues to be highly effective in improving OHCA survival.

Five townships in Montgomery County, PA, have entered a new partnership to ensure consistent advanced life support intercept coverage.

A safety-focused article reviews critical procedures for handling and inspecting oxygen cylinders to prevent catastrophic regulator fires.

Voters in an Ohio community will decide on a new property tax levy intended to generate $2.2 million annually for fire and EMS operations.