Lee County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has been honored with the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold achievement award for the 11th consecutive year. This prestigious recognition highlights Lee County EMS’s commitment to providing rapid, research-based care for patients experiencing severe heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives.
The Mission: Lifeline EMS program is a national initiative by the AHA aimed at improving care for patients with high-risk, time-sensitive conditions like severe heart attacks and strokes. It works to reduce barriers to prompt treatment, starting from when 911 is called, through EMS transport, and continuing through hospital care and discharge. This coordinated system ensures optimal care for heart attack and stroke patients, with a strong collaboration between prehospital providers and healthcare systems.
The Mission: Lifeline EMS achievement award specifically recognizes the on-scene care provided by EMS agencies, highlighting their vital role in patient care during emergencies.
According to Kacey Kronenfeld, M.D., Chair of the Mission: Lifeline EMS Taskforce, “The most important link in the chains of survival for acute stroke and cardiovascular emergencies is emergency medical services and prehospital professionals. The Mission: Lifeline EMS awards recognize the crucial roles EMS personnel play in the care of stroke and cardiac patients.”
In 2024, Lee County EMS responded to:
3,420 chest pain patients
1,836 stroke patients
Approximately 1,000 cardiac arrest patients
To maintain high standards of care, each EMT and paramedic in Lee County EMS completes an average of 35 hours of training annually to be prepared for these critical situations.
Lee County EMS is part of Lee County Public Safety, which also encompasses emergency telecommunications, fire/EMS dispatch, Emergency Management, and all E-911/government communications network infrastructure.
For more information, contact Lee County Government by email.
