Members of the Palm Coast Fire Department who took part in the rescue on June 20. (Palm Coast)
The Palm Coast Fire Department (PCFD) recently recognized the efforts of firefighters for their actions in helping to save the life of a juvenile who had climbed onto the overpass of Palm Coast Parkway & I-95 bridge on Father’s Day. The teen was having a mental health crisis and was a threat to herself.
Engine 21 and Ladder 25 were dispatched to assist the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) on the morning of June 20, 2021, for a juvenile holding onto the outside railing of the overpass. Upon arrival, crews immediately went into action in setting up Ladder 25 and assisting the FCSO in bringing the distressed teen to safety. PCFD Interim Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill praised the efforts of the FCSO, the Flagler Beach Police Department, Flagler County Fire Rescue, and the Florida Highway Patrol by stating, “The interagency cooperation is what helps us protect our citizens the best, a
Palm Coast Fire Department recognizes firefighters who saved teen
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Off they’ll go again. (Palm Coast)
The annual Palm Coast fireworks celebration of Independence Day will return this year on July 3 along with the traditional Central Park picnic, with no restrictions on attendance except for a recommendation of physical distancing.
The city has been marking its own July 4 celebrations in tandem with Flagler Beach since 2010, always a day before or a day after Flagler Beach’s big-draw event that’s held on July 4. The announcement was a surprise: it was not discussed by the city council, neither at a meeting nor at a workshop.
But this year, like last year, Flagler Beach has elected not to go ahead with its July 4 parade and fireworks, citing covid safety issues and the impossibility of practicing physical distancing along the parade route or even on the beach and along State Road A1A when the fireworks go off. Anyone who’s attended Flagler Beach’s July 4 celebrations would be familiar with its throngs of people as the barrier island bec
Share Covid-19 didn t stop heroes and helpers from finding a way to bring gifts to hundreds of kids.
The Palm Coast Professional Firefighters Local 4807, in alliance with Palm Coast Super Target, prepared a safe space to host the second-annual Heroes and Helpers event, which brought cheer to over 500 kids on Thursday, Dec. 17, via drive-thru.
Holiday lights and music were the intro, followed by a gift bag stop, followed by Santa and the final candy cane stop.
Firefighters Patrick Juliano and Julie Rivera helped organize the event, and the Grinch, and Matti Dale the Dalmatian were also present to add to the joy.