The American Heart Association has awarded its Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award to the East Providence Fire Department for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. "East Providence Fire Department is dedicated to providing optimal care for heart attack patients," Director of Emergency Medical Services Capt. John Potvin said. "We are honored to be recognized for our dedication and achievements in emergency medical care efforts through Mission: Lifeline." The Mission: Lifeline initiative provides tools, training and other resources to support heart attack care following protocols from the most recent evidence-based treatment guidelines.