Quality EMS — the emergency medical service provider for Adams, Middlesex and Forward townships and Callery, Mars and Valencia boroughs — has been awarded Silver status by the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS program.

Mission: Lifeline recognizes EMS agencies for caring for heart attack and stroke patients. According to a news release from Quality EMS, only 177 EMS agencies achieved Silver status.

Next year, Quality seeks to attain Gold status.

“We thank you for your support, and promise to continue this trend of leading the way to ensure you and your loved ones receive the best possible care,” wrote Quality EMS in a press release.