first responder
noun
: a person (such as a police officer or an EMT) who is among those responsible for going immediately to the scene of an accident or emergency to provide assistance
Examples of first responder in a Sentence
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That's when the rescue operation began, and first responders tried to confirm how many construction workers were missing.
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Mansee Khurana, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
Wisconsin Department of Transportation cameras show a significant presence of first responders at the scene.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
The victim stayed conscious and alert while first responders worked to save him.
—Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 2 Apr. 2024
This is a solemn reminder of the selfless service of officers and first responders who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 2 Apr. 2024
The sweepstakes is also raising funds for the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, which focuses on improving the lives of those in the Rangers communities, especially veterans, children, first responders and the military.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2024
Emergency first responders must assess the patient quickly and coordinate with doctors who have the expertise to perform the procedure.
—Helen Ouyang, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
When friends called 911 and first responders arrived, Chambers ran and was chased by police.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2024
When first responders arrived at the scene, other officers rendered aid to their colleague, who was taken to a hospital in stable condition, according to the news release.
—Sarah Dewberry, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
Mansee Khurana, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
Wisconsin Department of Transportation cameras show a significant presence of first responders at the scene.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
The victim stayed conscious and alert while first responders worked to save him.
—Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 2 Apr. 2024
This is a solemn reminder of the selfless service of officers and first responders who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 2 Apr. 2024
The sweepstakes is also raising funds for the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, which focuses on improving the lives of those in the Rangers communities, especially veterans, children, first responders and the military.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2024
Emergency first responders must assess the patient quickly and coordinate with doctors who have the expertise to perform the procedure.
—Helen Ouyang, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
When friends called 911 and first responders arrived, Chambers ran and was chased by police.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2024
When first responders arrived at the scene, other officers rendered aid to their colleague, who was taken to a hospital in stable condition, according to the news release.
—Sarah Dewberry, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
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“First responder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20responder. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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