The MFR/EMR provides immediate lifesaving care to patients who have accessed the EMS
system. The MFR/EMR is usually the first on scene and will wait for a higher-level
EMS practitioner to arrive and take over care. The MFR/EMR takes patient vital signs;
utilizes basic airway, ventilation, and oxygen therapy devices; and provides stabilization
of the spine and suspected extremity injuries. The MFR/EMR is also trained in eye
irrigation, bleeding control, emergency moves, CPR, automated external defibrillation,
and emergency childbirth care. This level of certification requires 40 hours of training.