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Henderson Nevada - Henderson Fire Department Honored by American Heart Association 13 February 2024 ( news )
Henderson , state Nevada ( By Press Release office)
Feb 13,2024
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HENDERSON , Nev . ( Feb . 13 , 2024 ) – The Henderson Fire Department announces it has been named a recipient of the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold achievement award .
The Henderson Fire Department earned this award for its dedication to providing residents who have had the most severe types of heart attacks and strokes with prompt , evidence - based care , thus saving lives and enhancing patient outcomes .
This award honors agencies who exceed in the American Heart Association’s initiative to advance care for patients with high - risk , time - sensitive diseases , such as heart attacks and strokes . The program also helps reduce barriers to prompt treatment from the moment 911 is called to Emergency Medical Services transport and continuing through hospital treatment and discharge .
The Henderson Fire Department also received recognition for the Heart Attack Honor Roll and is the only pre - hospital provider in Southern Nevada to receive this recognition .
“These awards are a testament to our department’s dedication to saving lives , ” said Henderson Fire Chief Shawn White . “I’m extremely proud of our crews who contribute daily to our department’s national emergency medical service reputation . ”
For more information , visit cityofhenderson . com/fire .
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