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First Flight Air Medical Transport is Health First's emergency response helicopter program, and the only air ambulance service in Brevard County.

06/05/2026

We all know Stayin' Alive is the classic CPR song, but it's far from the only one with the right beat. 🎵

Hands-Only CPR should be performed at 100–120 compressions per minute, so there are plenty of songs that can help you keep the rhythm.

Know a song that matches the CPR tempo?
👇 Share it in the comments!

If someone collapses:
⚠️Check for danger.
📞 Call 911.
➡️Check pulse and breathing.
➡️If there is no pulse or breathing, place your hands in the center of their chest and push hard and fast to the beat of a familiar song that has 100 to 120 beats per minute.
➡️Keep going until help arrives.

06/01/2026

Let's put our headsets together to proudly celebrate the retirement of Steve Citino. For the past 10 years, Steve has served as a Flight Communications Specialist with Health First Flight.

Before joining Health First, Steve served as a 911 Dispatcher, continuing a lifelong commitment to public safety. Prior to that, he honorably served in the United States Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller for more than 20 years.

Across every chapter of his career—from military service, to emergency communications, to air medical transport—Steve has demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and an unwavering dedication to those he served. His knowledge, calm demeanor, and willingness to support his colleagues have left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to work alongside him.
Steve, we wish you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter.

May your retirement be filled with happiness, good health, adventure, and the opportunity to enjoy all the things you love most!

05/28/2026

The best way to reduce stroke risk is to understand it. 🧠
While you can’t change things like your age or family history, many other risk factors are manageable with the right care and habits, especially when you work closely with your healthcare provider to monitor and address them.

Take our stroke risk assessment to better understand your risk and learn steps you can take to protect your health: https://ow.ly/eJM850Z57aV

05/27/2026

Recognizing the signs of a stroke quickly can save lives.
Health First Neurohospitalist Ravi Soni, MD explains the BE FAST method and how it can help you identify symptoms early.

Learn more at hf.org/stroke

05/24/2026

Happy Aviation Technician Day! 🚁🔧

Today, we recognize the skilled aviation technicians and mechanics who work behind the scenes to keep our aircraft safe, maintained, and mission-ready every day.

Their expertise, precision, and dedication play a critical role in supporting safe and reliable operations for our crews and the communities we serve.💜

We also want to recognize our partners at Metro Aviation for providing exceptional maintenance support and outstanding mechanics who help keep us flying safely.

05/22/2026

offers a moment to highlight what we see every day—the compassion, commitment, and lifesaving care our EMS partners bring to our community.

Health First's trauma and stroke teams are proud to recognize Brevard County Fire Rescue R67 and Melbourne Fire Department Station 74 for their incredible teamwork during a recent stroke alert where rapid identification and response made all the difference. EMS crews quickly identified signs of a serious stroke and delivered time-sensitive treatment within minutes of arrival.

Because of that fast, coordinated response, the patient experienced a remarkable recovery and was able to return home with minimal deficits.

Stories like this are a powerful reminder that in stroke care, every second matters.

We are deeply grateful for our partners across Brevard and the lifesaving work they do every day! 💜🚑

05/21/2026

At Health First’s 4th annual Trauma Survivor Reunion, survivors, loved ones, first responders, and our trauma team came together to reconnect and reflect on the journeys that brought them here today. 💜

From vehicle, boating, and motorcycle accidents to life-saving emergency care, survivors reunited with the surgeons, advanced practitioners, nurses, therapists, first responders, and First Flight crews who supported them in some of their most critical moments.

Last year, the Health First trauma team treated 2,745 trauma patients across Brevard County, reflecting the need for a highly skilled, coordinated response. “Our trauma surgeons, advanced practitioners, nurses, therapists, and First Flight crews work tirelessly to provide rapid, exceptional, and compassionate care,” said Health First trauma surgeon Christina Sebastian, MD.

Thank you to every member of our trauma team and EMS partners for the lifesaving work you do every day.

Read the inspiring stories from some of the survivors at https://spacecoastdaily.com/2026/05/brevard-county-trauma-survivors-reunite-with-first-responders-medical-teams-at-4th-annual-survivor-reunion/

05/15/2026

The loudest sound of the day inside Health First’s First Flight hangar was not the roar of the helicopter blades cutting through the air.

Address

1350 Hickory Street
Melbourne, FL
32901

Telephone

+18005411928

Website

https://hf.org/healthcare-home/departments-services/trauma-services

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