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According to the American Heart Association, brain damage starts to occur four to six minutes after cardiac arrest if no CPR or defibrillation occurs. If bystander CPR is not provided, the patient’s chance of survival falls seven to ten percent for every minute of delay until defibrillation. The quick arrival of a minimum of two firefighter/paramedics on the scene of an EMS call increases the likelihood of a successful outcome. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has issued response time goals for various stages of responses to an emergency incident. This KPI tracks the city's effectiveness in responding to emergency fire/EMS calls in less than 8 minutes 90% of the time. This performance measure is used to track the progress for Goal 1: A Family-Friendly Community. Source: Coral Springs Fire Department