First Reponse Ready

CPR, Movement and Monitoring During Transport

A significant EMR distinction from other certifications is the preparation for patient movement, transportation and continuity of care. The EMR course includes transportation, reaching, lifting, extrication, ongoing care and patient assessment as part of EMR training.

Pharmacology and Treatment Awareness

EFR responders generally have more limited training in medication-related decision-making. EMR includes greater pharmacology content, including medication indications, contraindications and medication-assisted interventions as authorised by legislation and medical direction.

Resource Limited and Large-scale Incidents

Firefighters may be required to care for patients for significant periods before EMS arrival, particularly during high system demand, remote or rural responses, severe weather, simultaneous calls or major incidents. EMR training better supports these realities by adding multiple casualty incident training, triage principles, patient prioritisation, reassessment and extended patient management.

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What is First Response Ready?

First Response Ready (FRR) is a program delivered by the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association and is an Employment Ontario project funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. FRR supports professional firefighters in earning Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification and trains firefighters as Shift Training Instructors (STIs) so departments can continue EMR training in the long term.

First Response Ready will certify over 1,500 firefighters and 60 STIs to EMR.

The OPFFA has been representing professional full-time firefighters in Ontario since 1920. It speaks for more than 12,600 members in over 80 cities, towns, and two airports.

What is Emergency Medical Responder certification?

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