Fort Worth, Texas – The Fort Worth Fire Department has earned national recognition from the American Heart Association for its emergency medical response efforts involving some of the most critical medical emergencies, including severe heart attacks and strokes.
City officials announced that the department received the Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver achievement award, an honor given to emergency medical agencies that demonstrate strong performance in delivering fast, evidence-based care to patients facing life-threatening cardiac and stroke events.
The recognition highlights the role emergency medical responders play during the first moments of a medical crisis, when every minute can impact survival and recovery outcomes…