Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services


Medical First Response (MFR) agencies in Alberta such as fire departments and other community based volunteer groups, share a valuable role in the care of patients before they arrive at a hospital.  MFRs are key partners with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Alberta that provide timely aid to patients and assist EMS when requested.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has a responsibility to ensure patient care is delivered safely and is committed to ensuring responders are trained, prepared and supported to deliver that care.

AHS and Alberta Health, in collaboration with an expert advisory panel have established a provincial model for Medical First Response.

The Alberta MFR Program includes:

  • Provincial standards for MFR service delivery
  • Support for the people and agencies providing MFR
  • Ensuring safe patient care with medical oversight and patient care guidelines

 

NOTE:  AHS does not offer certification training for people that are interested in becoming Medical First Responders.  Check with the organization you wish to join (i.e. local fire dept.) to confirm the training and certifications that they require.

For more information please explore the MFR portal and contact us by clicking here or email MFR@ahs.ca 

Latest News

 

posted on December 19, 2025 Junior firefighter uses skills learned to save a person from choking
A junior Peace River firefighter put the skills he had learned at the Fire Department into action and saved the life of a woman who was choking at a local restaurant.

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posted on December 03, 2025 Chestermere Fire Service recognized for exemplary conduct
The think-quicking actions of a Chestermere Fire Services crew were honoured recently by the MFR team.
“The Chestermere team demonstrated outstanding work during a recent high-acuity, low-occurrence event...

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posted on September 25, 2025 High Performance CPR train-the-trainer session in Falher proves popular
The MFR team in was Peace River September 12 and 13 to attend the Northern Heat conference then hosted a high-performance CPR train-the-trainer session the day after in Falher.

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada