NHTSA Office of EMS Requests Comments on Prehospital Blood Programs
On October 6, NHTSA’s Office of EMS published a request for comments on the implementation of prehospital blood programs. Specifically, NHTSA requests information on barriers to implementation and ways to more quickly identify patients who may benefit from blood during the dispatch process. Comments are due November 5, 2026, and can be submitted on Regulations.gov. Fire departments that have blood and seek to start a prehospital blood program are encouraged to submit comments.
FirstNet Authority Seeks Input on Operational Challenges facing Public Safety
This week, the FirstNet Authority released a survey to gather input from the public safety community. They need your help understanding the operational challenges that should drive FirstNet Authority investments into the network. The FirstNet Authority invites you to participate in their in-depth study to ensure future enhancements are aligned with the real-world, mission-critical needs of the public safety community. The survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete, and it will be open through the end of 2026.