bloomnico Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hello All, I need to get a First Responder certification (1995 US DOT First Responder National Standard Curriculum) for a park ranger job I am in the running for by the 22nd of this month. However, I am having a difficult time finding a class! I should note that I live in New York City. I found some online, but they were either questionable or far too expensive ($900). I thought the Red Cross was my go-to option, but the Greater New York chapter doesn't offer it. It's most advanced option is "CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer," which doesn't appear to be as advanced. I've even looked on the calendars of other east coast Red Cross chapters — New York, NJ, NH, etc. — but to no avail. My question is, then, does anyone know where I might be find First Responder training? Thanks much, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMLaufenberg Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 (edited) Unfortunately, you can't get the EMR (formerly known as First Responder) certification that quickly. Usually the courses are offered at a technical college and are an entire semester. However, if you chose to do it, the EMR course (at least here in WI) is about $300. On the down side, I'd highly recommend just going a head and getting your EMT-B as you get more hands on learning and you learn more skills on top of what the EMR will receive. Edited February 12, 2010 by DMLaufenberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenac Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Here are 2 quality online programs, but still don't think you can be done by the date you list. www.techproservices.net www.percomonline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B the EMT Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 The only CFR class I am aware of, but don't have a clue if just for "in-house" or the general public, is that of the FDNY. Contact them and ask. If yes, will either be at Randalls Island FDNY Academy, or FDNY CFR-D building at Fort Totten in Bayside, Queens. You did say that you're in NYC, so should be good locally for you. http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/home2.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloomnico Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Thanks for the help, folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloomnico Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Thanks for the help, folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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