Seattle Fire Department resuscitation rates are some of the highest in the world

Seattle is setting the standard when it comes to cardiac care, as the city currently has some of the highest resuscitation rates in the country, averaging around 50%.

Seattle Fire crews resuscitate a patient at least once every couple of shifts, and they’re usually on the scene of an emergency within minutes to quickly start compressions.

Because of that high level of experience, they tell us paramedics are known for saving a record number of lives…

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