The innovative paramedicine partnership training firefighters to provide emergency medical care.

The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) program is an innovative partnership between Monash University, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), and Ambulance Victoria. The program trains firefighters to provide medical care in out-of-hospital emergencies, such as out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and trauma. The EMR program is a collaborative model that creates unique learning opportunities for Monash Paramedicine students, provides simulation practice for firefighters and improves community care alongside the ambulance service. This Australia-first program is a novel approach to industry engagement and interdisciplinary workforce development in emergency healthcare.