The American Heart Association's Mission Lifeline Emergency Medical Service recognition program has recognized the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department for the second year in a row. In addition to being awarded the American Heart Association's award for its STEMI care and systems, the department qualified for a Gold level award and received a Plus designation for stroke patient care. The FMBFD is one of only 42 Florida agencies to ever be given this award. "We are excited that our efforts in patient care excellence have been recognized by the American Heart Association," The FMBFD said in a press release. "We would like to thank all of the dedicated Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics who make a difference in our community every day."