The Fort Worth Fire Department was recognized by the American Heart Association with the Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver achievement award. The city published a blog post announcing the award on Tuesday. According to the post, the department won the award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes.
The Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition program recognizes prehospital emergency agencies for their quality of care for heart attack and stroke patients. It helps reduce barriers to prompt treatment for patients with high-risk, time-sensitive disease states, such as severe heart attacks and strokes.
In Fort Worth, emergency medical services staff can begin treatment when they arrive, which is up to an hour sooner than if someone goes to the hospital by car.
Additionally, EMS staff are trained to provide resuscitation efforts to someone whose heart has stopped. People who arrive by ambulance can in some cases receive faster treatment at the hospital.
