San Jacinto County
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The all-volunteer San Jacinto County First Responders (SJCFR) mission is to render professional emergency medical care to the citizens of our county until an ambulance arrives and transports. We work alongside our county fire departments on fire and rescue scenes. Additionally, the SJCFR provides medical coverage for various community events, educational visits to schools/churches, and offers classes on CPR, Stop the Bleed, and First Aid.
Calling 911 can be one of the most nerve wracking experiences, but when you or a loved one is in trouble, you trust first responders to act in a timely and competent manner. In fact, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have a responsibility to their community to do so, as they are on the front lines. Once the call for assistance reaches the responder, to the moment the patient is transferred to the hospital, EMS are held responsible.
In Texas, first responders refers to peace officers, paramedics, firefighters, detention officers, county jailers, and emergency medical service employees.
Level 1: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
An EMR has the basic knowledge and skill to provide lifesaving interventions to critical and emergent patients while waiting for additional EMS response.
Eligibility requirements for licensure: successful completion of an accredited Emergency Medical Responder training program.
Level 2: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
The primary focus of an EMT is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients.
Eligibility requirements for licensure: successful completion of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician course.
Level 3: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
An Advanced Emergency Medical Technician provides basic as well as limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients.
Eligibility requirements for licensure: successful completion of an accredited Advanced Emergency Medical Technician course.
Level 4: Paramedic
This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Complex decisions are made by a Paramedic.
Eligibility requirements for licensure requires successful completion of a nationally accredited Paramedic program.