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3-509-1008

Name

Emergency Medical Responder

Status

Published

Updated

12/3/2019 11:27:14 AM

Released

03/01/2009

Resource Category

Emergency Medical Services

Primary Core Capability

Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services

Secondary Core Capability

Resource Kind

Personnel

Overall Function

The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) initiates immediate lifesaving care to patients

Single resource

In conjunction with a NIMS typed team

NIMS Typed Team

In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit

NIMS Typed Unit

Description Notes

Not Specified

Supporting Core Capabilities
None

Types
Type 1	The primary focus of the EMR is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to patients who access the emergency medical system. The Emergency Medical Responder possesses education and experience in areas of patient care commensurate with the patient care mission. Additionally, the EMR: 1. Has the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport 2. Functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight 3. Performs initial triage and basic interventions with minimal equipment

Type 1

The primary focus of the EMR is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to patients who access the emergency medical system. The Emergency Medical Responder possesses education and experience in areas of patient care commensurate with the patient care mission. Additionally, the EMR: 1. Has the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport 2. Functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight 3. Performs initial triage and basic interventions with minimal equipment

Education

The personnel descriptions contained in this document are based upon the guidelines contained in the National EMS Scope of Practice Model document, which can be found at www.ems.gov. NHTSA National EMS Education Standards are a component of the EMS Education Agenda for the Future: A System Approach, a comprehensive plan for a national EMS education system. The State equivalent EMRs, EMTs, Advanced EMTs and paramedics are expected to transition to these educational standards as they are implemented. Presently, many states use the title of "First Responder" to indicate an EMR.

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Completion of state-approved first responder program based on the NHTSA National Standard Curriculum Recommended: Successful completion of the minimum terminal learning objectives for Emergency Medical Responder as defined by the NHTSA National EMS Education Standard. See Note.

Training

Per NIMS compliance at the time of publication, ICS and IS training courses are listed. Equivalent courses must meet the NIMS Five-Year Training Plan. As NIMS compliance requirements change, the requirements in this document will change to match them.

Type 1

Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 3. HazMat Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction consistent with: a. the hazards anticipated to be present, or present at the scene b. the probable impact of those hazards, based upon the mission role of the individual c. use of the personal protective equipment consistent with “Guidance on Emergency Responder Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Response to CBRN Terrorism Incidents,” Dept of HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (June 2008) Recommended: 1. Ongoing training in the management and care of patients involved in an MCI 2. IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200

Experience

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Ongoing, active participation with an EMS-providing entity, organization, or agency

Physical/Medical Fitness

The NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions.

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Arduous

Currency

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not Specified

Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Certification: Successful completion of a state-approved program at this level or NREMT certification at this level Licensing: Active status of legal authority to function as a First Responder or an Emergency Medical Responder granted by a state, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territory

Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment

1060

Notes

References
Reference
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017
FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016