Definition of first responder
: 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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The governor has formed a safe schools task force of administrators, teachers, students, mental-health professionals, and first responders to make recommendations.
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With this new show come new admission prices: $16 adults; $12 ages 60 and older, military and first responders; $10 students with college ID; and free for 18 and younger.
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Refusing to evacuate may put you, your family and first responders in danger.
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The Houston Rockets are paying tribute to the victims, survivors and first responders of the tragic Santa Fe High School shooting that left 10 slain.
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Thanks for the swift response by Hoosier law enforcement and first responders.
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The rodeo will honor military service members and first responders who gave their lives in the line of duty.
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Since then, the group has responded to 46 disasters around the US, serving more than 1.75 million free meals to victims and first responders.
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Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta provided more than 400 tickets to Santa Fe High School seniors as well as school administration and Santa Fe first responders for the Rockets' key Game 5 against the Warriors.
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First Known Use of first responder
1970
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: a person (as a police officer or an EMT) who is responsible for going immediately to the scene of an accident or emergency to provide help
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