EMS Briefing: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates impacting EMS.
The 2026 NAEMT Paramedic of the Year is recognized for an inspiring career path from military service to pursuing medicine.
A Dallas whole blood program is credited with the life-saving resuscitation of a police officer shot in the line of duty.
The Boston EMS union is demanding action to address provider safety following two recent, separate assaults on crews.
Virginia first responders are celebrating three decades of a successful international EMS exchange program with Germany.
New CDC research confirms the transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) from poultry to mammals in the United States.
A multidrug-resistant strain of Campylobacter coli is emerging across multiple sectors in Europe, posing a growing public health risk.
Researchers in Vietnam report the co-endemic emergence of three different malaria species, complicating regional diagnosis and treatment.
New data shows both FDNY and NYPD are experiencing worsening response times for the most critical emergency calls.
A New York fire department is creating dedicated EMS-only positions to improve staffing flexibility and increase training opportunities.
A rural New York town faces a potential gap in ambulance coverage as its current contracted provider plans to cease operations.
A new lawsuit highlights the legal risks of interfacility transfers, alleging a hospital failed to stabilize a patient prior to transport.
Pennsylvania has opened new grant funding opportunities for public safety agencies to acquire technology and ensure NIBRS compliance.