Sarasota County Fire Department Internationally Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Cardiac Care

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The Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) has been internationally recognized for excellence in emergency cardiac care, earning the Heart Safe Community award for a large community from the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). The Heart Safe Community Award honors EMS systems across the world that demonstrate effective strategies for addressing cardiac emergencies, from public education to rapid response interventions. The award was presented to SCFD during the Fire-Rescue Med Conference May 7, recognizing the department’s outstanding efforts in these areas.More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals each year, according to the American Heart Association, making immediate action critical to survival.

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