Background The term “first responder” is commonly used to describe the first person who arrives at the scene of an accident or other incident regardless of the person’s type of credentials. The term “certified first responder” is used to describe the first medically trained person to arrive at the scene of an accident or other incident. This term is also used when referring to an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). EMRs have the knowledge and skills needed to provide immediate lifesaving interventions while waiting for additional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel to arrive. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) provide out of hospital emergency medical […]