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MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
L TC#241-2026 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
FROM, Eric Carpenter, City Manager � �
DATE: June 4, 2026
SUBJECT: Fire Department receives the American Heart Association's 2026 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Level Recognition Award with Target: Stroke and Heart Attack Honor Roll
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (L TC) is to inform the Mayor and Commission of the Fire Department's most recent achievement. On June 1, 2026, the Fire Department received notice that they were awarded the American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline® EMS GOLD Level Recognition Award with Target: Stroke and Heart Honor Roll.
Every year, more than 250,000 people experience a STEMI, or ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, a type of heart attack caused by a complete blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it's critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by surgically opening the blocked vessel or by giving clot-busting medication.
Unfortunately, a significant number don't receive this prompt treatment. Mission: Lifeline seeks to
save lives by closing the gaps that separate STEMI patients from timely access to appropriate treatments. Mission: Lifeline's EMS recognition program recognizes emergency responders for
their efforts in improving STEMI systems of care and improving the quality of life for these
patients.
Emergency Medical System providers are vital to the success of Mission: Lifeline. EMS agencies
provide access to 12-lead ECG machines {devices that measures the electrical activity of the
heart and can help medical personnel determine if a heart attack has occurred), and follow
protocols derived from American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guidelines.
The correct tools and training allow EMS providers to rapidly identify the STEMI, promptly notify the medical center, and trigger an early response from the awaiting hospital personnel.
Agencies that receive the Mission: Lifeline Gold Award have exceeded 75 percent compliance for each required achievement measure for the entire year and treated at least eight STEMI
patients for the last two full years. The American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline® program helps hospitals and emergency medical services develop systems of care that follow proven standards and procedures for STEMI patients. The program works by mobilizing teams across the continuum of care to implement American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology clinical treatment guidelines.
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1if\ave any questions, please contact Fire Chief Digna Abella.
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