Federal Controlled Substance Actions and Wildland Fire EMS Operations

Seth C. Hawkins; Sarah Frances McClure; Brian Drury

doi:10.1080/10903127.2026.2684017

June 8, 2026Prehospital Emergency Care

Federal Controlled Substance Actions and Wildland Fire EMS Operations

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The aim is to address how recent DEA decisions regarding controlled substances could impact emergency medical services in wildland fire scenarios.
Analysis of DEA actions regarding controlled substances.
Assessment of implications for EMS operations during wildland firefighting.
Recent DEA decisions create uncertainties for EMS operations in wildland fire contexts.
Concerns over availability of essential medications during emergencies are highlighted.

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Concerns arise from DEA's decisions affecting EMS delivery in wildland fire situations, indicating potential operational challenges.

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To the Editor,We are concerned about recent United States (U.S.) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) decisions concerning controlled substances, especially regarding delivery of emergency medical service...

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Hawkins et al. (2026) studied this question.

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