Which level of care has first responder capability?

• A. Level 1
• B. Level 3
• C. Level 5
• D. Level 2

Answer: (A)

The level with first responder capability is Level 1. This level is all about the initial, on-scene care given by responders who arrive first and stabilize the patient for evacuation. At Level 1, the focus is on quick assessments and life-saving actions: securing the airway, supporting breathing, stopping life-threatening bleeding, stabilizing circulation, and making rapid decisions about transport. Higher levels provide more advanced medical and surgical capabilities that go beyond the first-response role, which is why they aren’t described as first responder care.