Thank You EMS

The American Heart Association, in recognition of EMS Week 2012, is pleased to release this Thank You EMS video, which was generously produced by Thaddeus Setla of Setla Film Productions and the First Responder Network.

The American Heart Association continues to value the Emergency Medical Services community and providers as inseparable partners in emergency cardiovascular care management. We are proud to recognize the efforts of all EMS providers and agencies during Emergency Medical Services Week. Our entire organization is grateful for your steadfast commitment to patients and saving lives.

The Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee and AHA staff acknowledge and share in the EMS community’s goal of improving patient outcomes through the delivery of the highest quality and Guidelines-driven care available.

Your response, treatments, courage, compassion and extraordinary service do not go unnoticed. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you.

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