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
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Inside the center, a handful of first responders sat at long, plastic tables eating hot food that was set out potluck-style.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
When first responders arrived at the scene, officials said crews found a man with significant head trauma lying in the street.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Johnson received three notices in December regarding a $353 first responder fee for Fire Department service from the city of Roseville.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Lewis took to social media Tuesday night to thank first responders and law enforcement who aided in the rescue.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
When first responders arrived at the scene, officials said crews found a man with significant head trauma lying in the street.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Johnson received three notices in December regarding a $353 first responder fee for Fire Department service from the city of Roseville.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Lewis took to social media Tuesday night to thank first responders and law enforcement who aided in the rescue.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
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“First responder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20responder. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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