The Florida State University Volunteer Medical Response Unit functions as a Basic Life Support Quick Response Unit at Florida State University.
The Medical Response Unit functions as a basic life support and quick response unit at Florida State University. Staffed by trained student volunteers, the Medical Response Unit is an affiliated project associated with University Health Services, FSU Police Department, Student Government Association, and FSU Division of Student Affairs. The Medical Response Unit offers support to existing emergency medical and safety units during campus events, such as intramural sports, 5K’s, the FSU Flying High Circus, Dance Marathon and many others.
The unit provides a safety net on the FSU campus in case of medical emergencies IN ADDITION to the normal response already provided by the FSU Police Department and the community 911 system. The unit is available to any campus organization requesting assistance for campus events, and to any students in need of assistance. Beyond its Medical Response presence on campus, the unit is involved in preventative care programs aimed at educating students on how to prevent emergency situations as well as how to be able to handle them.
About Us
Florida State University’s Medical Response Unit (MRU) is one of only 145 collegiate EMS programs in the country. Staffed by over 100 certified student volunteers and professional paramedics, the MRU provides emergency medical care and coverage for major campus events—from football games to Dance Marathon.
Meet the Team
Get to know the skilled student responders and pro staff who make up FSU’s Medical Response Unit. Together, they provide fast, reliable emergency medical care and support the safety of our campus community.
Stop the Bleed
Learn how to save a life in a bleeding emergency. This free, hands-on training teaches simple techniques to control bleeding until help arrives. Open to all FSU students, faculty, and staff.
Resources
Interested in serving the FSU community through emergency medical response? The Medical Response Unit is made up of dedicated student volunteers—no medical background required to start. Members complete specialized training and gain real-world experience responding to campus events.
Interested in serving as an Emergency Medical Responder at FSU? Whether you're certified or just getting started, we have a path for you.
MRU provides on-campus emergency response, first aid coverage for approved events, and courtesy transportation to the Health & Wellness Center.
Sponsors
Support from our campus and community partners helps fund vital training, supplies, and programs for our student responders.