Rockland Paramedic Services has been awarded the American Heart Association’s 2026 Mission: Lifeline EMS Bronze Achievement Award, a national recognition honoring emergency medical providers that follow evidence-based guidelines for treating heart attack and stroke patients.

The award recognizes agencies that deliver rapid, high-quality prehospital care and improve patient outcomes during some of the most time-sensitive medical emergencies.

Rockland Paramedic Services, based in New City, was recognized for its continued success in applying the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program, which focuses on improving emergency treatment and coordination of care for patients experiencing cardiovascular emergencies.

Heart disease and stroke remain among the leading causes of death in the United States, making fast and effective emergency response critical to improving survival rates and patient outcomes.