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Carrollton Fire Rescue (CFR), as a member of the Texas-based BEST EMS emergency medical control and continuing education organization, has been recognized as a Lighthouse Community by the Resuscitation Academy (RA), a global leader in cardiac arrest care.

The Lighthouse designation is given to communities that perform as “all-stars” when it comes to resuscitation from a cardiac arrest, according to the RA, and represent the best the world of resuscitation has to offer by serving as beacons to light the way for other communities

“During a cardiac event, every second is critical,” Rex Redden, Carrollton Executive Director of Public Safety, said. “Carrollton Fire Rescue partners with BEST EMS, the North Texas Emergency Communications Center, and local businesses to improve the City’s commitment to protecting the lives of our citizens and continues to make Carrollton one of the safest places to live, work, and play…