“I’m really proud,” said Leciejewski, who described the division as providing a quick and thorough response.
Springfield firefighters were the only local ambulance service to receive the award for the second year in a row.
There are certain criteria a fire department must fulfill to be in standing for the award. Firstly, medics must transport all their heart patients from their home to a hospital within 90 minutes. Also medics are required to get every heart patient older than 35 on a heart monitor before they got to the hospital.
That can be difficult for medics, Leciejewski said, who often assist confused and anxious patients.
The Springfield Fire/Rescue Division will continue to work toward the goals of the award this year, he said.
“We’re going for three,” years in a row for the award, the captain said.
About the Author