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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And Delaney says the monitor's tech aids first responders beyond CPR needs.
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Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The responsibility of local governments to support first responders, workers and residents of all ages must remain at the forefront of critical revenue-sharing decisions.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
This system could be used if an officer observes the vehicle committing a traffic violation, if the first responder needs the vehicle moved from the area due to an emergency, or for a variety of other reasons.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 4 May 2026
According to her lawsuit, Lucas had become certified as a wilderness first responder in 2018, began volunteering as a medic during street protests in 2020 and had volunteered as a medic at the UCSD encampment on multiple occasions before it was broken up May 6.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
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Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The responsibility of local governments to support first responders, workers and residents of all ages must remain at the forefront of critical revenue-sharing decisions.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
This system could be used if an officer observes the vehicle committing a traffic violation, if the first responder needs the vehicle moved from the area due to an emergency, or for a variety of other reasons.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 4 May 2026
According to her lawsuit, Lucas had become certified as a wilderness first responder in 2018, began volunteering as a medic during street protests in 2020 and had volunteered as a medic at the UCSD encampment on multiple occasions before it was broken up May 6.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
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“First responder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20responder. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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