The Medical First Responder course (MFR) is a 64 hour lecture, lab and practical based emergency medical education program in a wide variety of medical and trauma settings. This level of education is the first level of licensure that the State of Michigan recognizes for a professional emergency healthcare provider. The scope of practice is typically utilized by rural Fire Departments, Police and Security Agencies, industrial plant worker, lifeguards, search and rescue teams, along with private and public school personnel.