First Responder

EMS First Responder: 
(plural first re·spond·ers) noun
Definition: first person on accident scene:
 the first person, e.g. an emergency medical technician or a police officer, who arrives at the scene of a disaster, accident, or life-threatening medical situation. The first responder's duties include providing medical assistance and calling other emergency caregivers to the scene.

Who are First Responders?

firefighters

police officers

educators

truck drivers

industrial workers

community volunteers

What are the responsibilities of First Responders?

Patient Assessment

Primary & Secondary Surveys

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation & use of Heart Defibrillators (A.E.D.)

Bleeding Control

Conscious & Unconscious choking control

Stabilization of Injuries to the Spine & Extremities

Care for both Medical & Trauma related injuries

Assisting other Emergency Medical Service Workers

Dealing with Limited Availability of Equipment

Learning to improvise

Current National requirements for First Responder as specified by the United States Department of Transportation &
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 

NHTSA Guideline No. 11 State & Local Emergency Medical Services

California EMS Authority web site

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