Certified First Responder (CFR)

The CFR original is 60 hours in length and as with the EMT-B is usually held divided up into three hour segments in the evening. This course is $220.00 and $100 for the refresher and as with the EMT-B, if a signed verification from the Fire Department Chief, the state will reimburse us for the course. We also need approximately 16 people minimum to hold a class at your Fire Department.

If you do not belong to a Fire Department, you will have to pay for the course yourself and we prefer that you pay for the course either before the course starts or on the night of the registration.

Books are also needed for the class. If you have your Fire Department Verification, we will bill the Department. If you know that your books will not be covered by the department, we ask that you pay for them the night of registration. When you call to register, you can ask the instructor what the charge for the books is.

Should you have any further questions that are not specifically about the dates, times, etc. of the class you can contact the EMS office at (716) 373-8050 extension 3417. We will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Please read the EMS Certification and Reciprocity Frequently Asked Questions

General Requirements for Certification to become an EMT or CFR:

To qualify for certification as a New York State Certified First Responder (CFR) or Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B), the applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Enroll in an original CFR or EMT-B course
• Complete an Application for Emergency Medical Services Certification (DOH-65), with the applicant's original signature in ink
• For CFR, be at least 16 years of age prior to the last day of the month in which he/she is scheduled to take the written certification exam; for EMT-B, at least 18 years of age prior to the last day of the month he/she is scheduled to take the written certification exam;
• Satisfactorily complete all requirements of a New York State approved course in CFR or EMT-B given by a New York State approved course sponsor (Cattaraugus County EMS);
• After successful completion of all course requirements, but within one year after course completion, pass the New York State practical skills examination;
• Within one year of passing the state practical skills examination, pass the New York State written certification examination;
• Have no convictions for a crime or crimes related to murder, manslaughter, assault, sexual abuse, larceny (theft), robbery, drug abuse, sale of drugs or currently be under charges for such a crime, unless the DOH finds that such conviction or charges do not demonstrate a present risk or danger to patients.

Check the class schedule for upcoming Certified First Responder classes.