Welcome to the EHS Medical First Responders Website
This website is dedicated to the EHS registered Medical First Response agencies and the EHS Paramedics who so diligently volunteer their time to facilitate refresher training sessions for Medical First Responders.
We hope that you will visit frequently as information is updated on a regular basis, especially in the Newsroom.
January 2010 Mailout
On January 26th, a package containing important information regarding EHS MFR re-registration and EHS insurance coverage for registered medical first responders was mailed to all EHS registered MFR agencies. The package is also available for download here.
New EHS Medical Communications Centre Protocol: ASA administration
On December 17, 2009, the EHS Medical Communications Centre will be using a new version of ProQA Medical Interrogation software. Some of the changes you will notice are the inclusion of ASA administration for chest pain patients. Patients over 16 years of age and meeting the criteria will be instructed over the phone to take ASA where appropriate, so if you arrive at an emergency scene and this has been done, please note on your documentation if possible. There were other changes in relation to certain types of calls; however, none of those changes will affect your response to the person in need.
H1N1 Swine Influenza Information
Visit the H1N1 section of the website for updated information pertaining to the H1N1 Swine Flu, including locations of H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine clinics throughout the province.
Insurance coverage for EHS registered Medical First Responders
Read important information about insurance coverage for EHS registered MFRs in the Newsroom .
EHS MFR Triage now available online
The EHS MFR Services team is pleased to announce that MFRs can now obtain refresher training for Triage, one of the essential competencies required for re-registration, online. Visit the MFR Education section of the website for more details.
Quik Combo Adapter makes Philips FRx compatible with LP12
We are receiving excellent feedback from our EHS MFR Agencies with respect to the new Philips FRx AED device. Pictured below is the Quik Combo Adapter Model 05-10000, which is clipped to the LP12 therapy-pouch in every EHS ambulance, thereby providing compatibility of the Philips pads in use with the LP12.
AED - Important Information
EHS MFR Services is pleased to announce that the Philips HeartStart FRx has been selected as the preferred defibrillator device for the EHS MFR Program.
Complete details are available in the Newsroom .
Are you looking for refresher training?
The calendar on the left indicates upcoming events. To view the complete list and details, select "Training Calendar" in the menu or click on the date in the calendar itself which will direct you to that page and content.
If your MFR agency wants to arrange a refresher training session, contact the EHS MFR Services office and we can connect you with a volunteer MFR Facilitator in your area.
On the EHS Medical First Responders website you will find:
- General information on the EHS MFR program
- Criteria & Application for EHS MFR Sponsorship
- EHS MFR Binder
- Program Documents and Mandatory Essential Competencies
- Important correspondence to registered EHS MFR agencies
- Contact information for EHS MFR Services
- Links to other useful websites
www.ehsmfr.ca is designed to be user-friendly and provide up-to-date information about the EHS Emergency Health Service Medical First Response program. We hope that you will visit this site on a regular basis to view updated information.
EHS MFR Services appreciates your comments on the EHS Medical First Response program and this website. We invite you to contact us at (902) 832-8356 or mfrservices@emci.ca.