Certified First Responder
The Certified First Responder (CFR) is an out-of-hospital provider whose primary focus is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to patients while ensuring patient access to the emergency medical services system. CFRs possess the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and rely on an EMS or public safety agency or larger scene response.
- Function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, community, health, or public safety system with clinical protocols and medical oversight.
- Perform basic interventions with minimal equipment to manage life threats and medical and psychological needs with minimal resources until other personnel can arrive.
