Emergency First Response

Emergency First Response

Welcome to the official Emergency First Response Page. EFR is the fastest-growing international CPR, AED and first aid training organisation.

Creating Confidence to Care. Emergency First Response is the fastest-growing international CPR, AED and first aid training organization. With more than 31,000 instructors worldwide, Emergency First Response is backed by 36 years of experience in the development and delivery of instructional courses, training materials and educational curricula. Emergency First Response courses have gained widespre

What Are the Different Types of CPR? 27/03/2024

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, more commonly known as CPR, is a technique designed for use on patients experiencing cardiac arrest. 🫀 Implemented correctly, this easy-to-learn procedure can play a key role in saving a person’s (or even a pet’s) life.

In this article, we will look at the differences between the various types of CPR as well as on whom (or what) each one can be used 👇

What Are the Different Types of CPR? The correct CPR technique is not the same for every person (or animal). Here are the key types of CPR and how to perform them.

What Does CPR Stand For? 30/01/2024

Ready to learn all about CPR? In this article, we will look at what CPR is, how it’s performed, when it should be used and why knowing how to do it is so valuable.

What Does CPR Stand For? What does CPR stand for? You may already be more familiar with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) than you think.

How to Prepare Emergency Kits for Your Home 24/01/2024

Does your household have enough food, water, and basic supplies to last 72 hours or more? Whether you’re building your first emergency kits or already have a disaster preparedness kit, ensure your stock of emergency supplies includes all the essential items ⬇️

How to Prepare Emergency Kits for Your Home In the case of an emergency, you need to be ready. Emergency kits and disaster preparedness will save you. What should you prepare?

Here's Why Everyone Should Have a First Aid Certification 11/08/2023

There’s no knowing where, when or what kind of a medical emergency is going to occur. It could be a heart attack in a workplace or a choking incident at a restaurant. No matter what incident you’re faced with, the last thing you want to feel in the moment is helplessness. By having a first aid certification under your belt, you’ll have the knowledge and the confidence to act in many emergency situations. 🚨

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Here's Why Everyone Should Have a First Aid Certification A first aid certification gives you the knowledge and confidence to be a link in the chain of survival when faced with a medical emergency.

Identify Stroke Symptoms With This FAST Quiz 22/06/2023

Learning how to recognize stroke symptoms is one of the easiest first responder skills you can learn and an essential life-saving skill.

Identify Stroke Symptoms With This FAST Quiz Learning how to recognize stroke symptoms is one of the easiest first responder skills you can learn and an essential life-saving skill.

Why Everyone Should Have a CPR Certification 15/06/2023

A CPR certification can give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a potentially life-saving difference in an emergency situation.

Why Everyone Should Have a CPR Certification

Here's Why You Should Get a BLS Certification 26/04/2023

Do you know what BLS stands for?

Here's Why You Should Get a BLS Certification Taking a first aid course or getting a BLS certification gives you the knowledge and confidence to step forward in a medical emergency.

A Nurse's View: Importance of First Aid & CPR in the Community 03/04/2023

But what if an incident were to happen to you, your family or friends? Will you be prepared?

A Nurse's View: Importance of First Aid & CPR in the Community I recommend family members with people with high risk medical conditions to have the basic understanding and training in First Aid And CPR.

Underwater Heroes: How Emergency First Response Training Saved a Life 13/03/2023

Learn how one diver used EFR to help save a life: “I highly recommend enrolling into an EFR class to further your water safety. It’s always good to gain the most knowledge that you can and to be as prepared as possible. Always stay calm and always keep an eye out for other divers around you.”

Underwater Heroes: How Emergency First Response Training Saved a Life While there is no doubt Scott is the hero in this story, he is quick to give credit to his wife, April.

4 Benefits of Being an Emergency First Responder & How It Can Help Save a Life 04/01/2023

The New Year is the perfect time to refresh your CPR and first aid skills.

4 Benefits of Being an Emergency First Responder & How It Can Help Save a Life The Emergency First Responder courses provide us with the most important skills we could ever learn while also providing us with the confidence to care.

AED Maintenance: A How To Guide 15/11/2022

When was the last time you inspected your AED? đź«€

AED Maintenance: A How To Guide Preventative maintenance is the best way to ensure you're ready if something goes wrong. A how to guide for AED maintenance.

EFR Training in Action: PADI Diver Performs Amazing Self-Rescue After Motorcycle Accident 26/10/2022

You never know when you are going to need your EFR training.

EFR Training in Action: PADI Diver Performs Amazing Self-Rescue After Motorcycle Accident “First I want to start with my name, Jacob J Ashley. I have been certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver for more than one and a half years. I’m

Emergency First Response | PADI 06/10/2022

Did you know that in addition to Adult CPR and first aid courses, your EFR/PADI Instructor can provide AED training, teach you how to administer CPR and first aid to children and provide refresher training? What courses have you taken?

Emergency First Response | PADI Start your CPR training or first aid course online and earn your CPR certification through hands-on training in a fun and no-stress class.

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