- July 11, 2025
Flagler County Fire Rescue has been awarded the American Heart Association “Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold” for 2025.
“It is a great honor to receive this award,” Fire Rescue Chief Michael Tucker said in a Flagler County press release. “This is the second year we have been awarded at the Gold level for the care we provide patients who are experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes. The Mission: Lifeline program puts proven knowledge and guidelines in action every day, so patients have the best possible chance of survival.”
Flagler County Fire Rescue was awarded the Silver level in 2023.
Fire Rescue paramedics can begin patient treatment upon arrival, which is invaluable and potentially lifesaving time.
“Patients can receive medical care up to an hour sooner than someone who is driven to the hospital by a friend or relative,” said Fire Rescue Lt. Jon Moscowitz. “Paramedics are also trained to provide resuscitation efforts to someone whose heart has stopped. Patients who arrive by ambulance may also receive faster treatment at the hospital, because of earlier notification to Emergency Room staff of suspected heart attack or stroke.”
