The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department has received a $192,984 federal grant to give patients hurt in serious roadway crashes advanced treatment before they reach a hospital, the city of Coral Springs said.
The money comes through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program. It will help firefighters and paramedics treat severe blood loss, which the city describes as a leading cause of preventable trauma deaths. The department was one of 13 Florida recipients of Planning and Demonstration grants this cycle, and one of six Florida cities chosen in its category.
Fire Chief John Whalen said the award means residents can get critical care sooner. The project will set up two prehospital blood response platforms, allowing medics to give whole blood and plasma and run trauma assessments at the scene. The equipment will help crews identify and treat hemorrhagic shock, a potentially fatal condition caused by heavy blood loss. Grant funds will also pay for personnel training and new treatment protocols.
Dr. Peter Antevy, the department’s medical director, said the work will extend lifesaving care across northwest Broward. The initiative also includes regional data collection to measure patient outcomes. The results will help shape the Broward Safety Action Plan and future efforts to cut roadway deaths and serious injuries. The city thanked U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz and U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody for their support.
