Recognizing Evergreen Fire/Rescue

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Evergreen Fire/ Rescue for receiving the Mission Lifeline Emergency Medical Service Gold Award from the American Heart Association for a third consecutive year.

This prestigious award recognizes agencies with an outstanding ability to quickly recognize a heart attack or stroke and provide high- quality care. In these high-pressure cardiac situations, timely care from an EMS team can be the difference between life and death.

Since 2014, Evergreen Fire/Rescue (EFR) has been honored with this award four times. EFR Chief Dave Montesi attributes the team's success to their experienced paramedics, most of whom have more than 20 years of experience in the field. Evergreen's rural geography presents unique challenges in emergency situations, as the local hospital is located miles away from most residents. EFR's quick responses consistently make a real difference when other help isn't always readily available, and we are grateful for their lifesaving service to our community.

On behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional District, it is my honor to congratulate Evergreen Fire/Rescue on their 3rd consecutive Mission Lifeline EMS Gold Award. We thank them for the exceptional care they provide to the people of Evergreen and the countless lives they have saved.

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