First responder training programs by state.

An emergency medical technician (EMT) is a frontline responder trained to provide basic emergency care, including CPR, bleeding control, airway management, and patient assessment. EMTs are vital in stabilizing patients and transporting them to medical facilities.

An emergency medical responder (EMR) is trained to provide immediate, life-saving care in emergencies. They assess patients, perform basic interventions like CPR and bleeding control, and play a key role in stabilizing individuals until more advanced medical personnel arrive.

A Paramedic is a highly trained medical professional who provides advanced emergency care, including administering medications, performing life-saving procedures, and managing critical patients, playing a vital role in pre-hospital and emergency medical services.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) is an intermediate level of EMS certification between EMT and Paramedic, providing more advanced patient care including IV therapy and medication administration.

Identifies the minimum job performance requirements for career and volunteer fire fighters whose duties are primarily structural in nature.

Basic life support skills including CPR, AED use, and ventilations. Available in two tracks: pre-hospital and in-facility.

Advanced life support skills, including CPR, AED use, and management of respiratory arrest, arrhythmias, acute coronary syndromes and stroke.