Community First Responder
Community First Responder (pronunciation: kəˈmjuːnɪti fɜːst rɪˈspɒndər) is a role held by volunteers who are trained to attend certain types of emergency calls in the area where they live or work. Their aim is to reach a potential life-threatening emergency in the first vital minutes before the ambulance crew arrives.
Etymology
The term "Community First Responder" is derived from the English language. "Community" (pronunciation: kəˈmjuːnɪti) is derived from the Old French communite which is derived from the Latin communitas (com, "with/together" + munus, "gift"), a broad term for fellowship or organized society. "First" (pronunciation: fɜːst) is from the Old English fyrst and is akin to the Old High German furist, both meaning "foremost". "Responder" (pronunciation: rɪˈspɒndər) is derived from the Latin respondēre, meaning "to respond".
Roles and Responsibilities
A Community First Responder is trained to provide life-saving treatment to those in their local area. They are often dispatched to emergencies such as cardiac arrests, chest pain, breathing difficulties, and unconscious patients. Their role is to stabilize the patient and provide the appropriate care until the ambulance arrives.
Training
Training for a Community First Responder typically includes a course in basic life support, including the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). They may also receive training in basic first aid, oxygen therapy, and the use of certain medications.
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