For the 10th consecutive year, the American Heart Association (AHA) has recognized the Richardson Fire Department as a Gold-level recipient of the 2025 Mission: Lifeline® EMS Recognition Award. The department also earned placement on both the Target: Heart Attack Honor Roll and the Target: Stroke Honor Roll for the second consecutive year.
The Mission: Lifeline program recognizes emergency medical service agencies that demonstrate excellence in improving care for patients experiencing severe heart attacks and strokes. By following proven guidelines and protocols, Richardson EMS has shown a strong commitment to rapid response, effective treatment, and improved outcomes for patients experiencing a severe heart attack known as STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction).
To receive the recognition, agencies must meet strict performance measures that help reduce the time between a patient’s first contact with EMS and hospital treatment, including procedures such as primary percutaneous coronary intervention or thrombolytic therapy.
