An American Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is considered to be the first tier in the EMS response system. An EMR will learn how to provide a higher level of care and assessment in the cases of medical emergencies, severe trauma emergencies, cardiac-related emergencies, respiratory-related illnesses, and more! Be ready to care for emergencies at a higher level until EMTs and Paramedics arrive, by taking the intensive American Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Course.