The Medical First Responder (MFR) Grant will provide one-time funding to develop new MFR capacity – in other words, new MFR programs – in rural and remote communities, as well as First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities.
MFR agencies are voluntary programs most commonly operated by municipalities through fire departments or local community groups. These agencies allow for quick response to emergencies, providing patient care and assistance until emergency medical services (EMS) arrive.
This grant aims to strengthen the EMS system and improve its overall system capacity and sustainability.