ID
3-509-1008
Name
Emergency Medical Responder
Status
Published
Version
1.6
Updated
3/10/2021 10:45:31 AM
Original Release
03/09/2021
Last Major Release
03/10/2021
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) is an out-of-hospital practitioner whose primary focus is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to patients while ensuring patient access to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system.
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 |
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Types | |
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Type | Description |
Type 1 | The EMR: 1. Functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response, community, health or public safety system with clinical protocols and medical oversight 2. Performs basic interventions, with minimal equipment and resources, to manage life threats, medical needs and psychological needs until other personnel can arrive 3. Assesses patient needs, initiates treatment and requests additional resources, as necessary 4. Assists in caring for patients during ambulance transport 5. Provides an important link within the 911 and EMS systems |
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Education | Not Specified |
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Training | Not Specified |
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Experience | Not Specified |
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Physical/Medical Fitness | The NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System National Incident Management System (NIMS) Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines physical/medical fitness levels for NIMS positions. |
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Currency | Not Specified |
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Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications | Not Specified |
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Composition and Ordering Specifications |
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Specification |
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation and meals, prior to deployment. |
Notes |
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References |
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Reference |
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 |
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National QualificationSysytem, November 2017 |
FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016 |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Association of State EMS Officials, National EMS Scope of Practice Model 2019 (DOT HS 812-666), February 2019 |