Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms

Thanks to a Federal Grant under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, our downtown station (Sta. 20) is undergoing a much needed remodel. Most of the work will be interior work focused on improvements for firefighter safety, however the work will also include a new public entryway.

If you think you might be having a heart attack, then remember this: Time is heart muscle.

One of the first things many people having a heart attack do is deny they are having a heart attack. The heart is one big muscle. The time wasted in denial could mean heart muscle is dying. And when it's dead, it's dead.

So if someone is having the following signs or symptoms, call 911:

Chest pain or Chest discomfort (including chest pressure);
Discomfort in other areas of the upper body;
Shortness of breath;
Other signs: These may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

If in doubt, call us out (911)!