What is a First Responder really? Some may say he is a civil servant while others may think he is a modern-day sheepdog [protector of others, aka. the sheep]. Personally, I agree on both accounts, furthermore, they exemplify the verse John 15:12-13 (English Stand Version), “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” A First Responder is self-less, servant like, willing to die for others, it is not about money, rather it is their mission in life to protect and serve. Not everyone is cut out to be a First Responder. It takes a special skill set, none like any other.
The First Responder’s job is particularly stressful due to the numerous job qualifications. A Certified First Responder (CFR) must know how to function in uncommon circumstances, know methods to ensure personal welfare of others, perform medical tasks, and manage personal stress levels.
How to Function in Uncommon Circumstances
CFR’s whether policemen, firemen, EMT, dispatchers, etc. all have a set of skills to handle any situation, but especially …show more content…
The mission statement for the Phoenix Fire Department says it all. They are “Committed to providing the highest level of public safety services” (Deferred compensation, n.d.) for their community. The first priority is to serve the public to the best of their ability and with the highest code of ethics. They also protect lives and property from fire, know medical skills, crisis prevention/management, and much more. They prevent harm by being properly trained for emergencies. Many firefighters rigorously train physically to be able to do their job and to save lives. They also need hours of mental training in the classroom to learn the latest techniques to CPR to anything medical to save lives. There was something in the Phoenix Fire Department’s safety section that stood
The First Responder’s job is particularly stressful due to the numerous job qualifications. A Certified First Responder (CFR) must know how to function in uncommon circumstances, know methods to ensure personal welfare of others, perform medical tasks, and manage personal stress levels.
How to Function in Uncommon Circumstances
CFR’s whether policemen, firemen, EMT, dispatchers, etc. all have a set of skills to handle any situation, but especially …show more content…
The mission statement for the Phoenix Fire Department says it all. They are “Committed to providing the highest level of public safety services” (Deferred compensation, n.d.) for their community. The first priority is to serve the public to the best of their ability and with the highest code of ethics. They also protect lives and property from fire, know medical skills, crisis prevention/management, and much more. They prevent harm by being properly trained for emergencies. Many firefighters rigorously train physically to be able to do their job and to save lives. They also need hours of mental training in the classroom to learn the latest techniques to CPR to anything medical to save lives. There was something in the Phoenix Fire Department’s safety section that stood