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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An investigation from the Senate Committee on Aging highlights how hoarding disorder in older adults affects local governments and first responders.
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 15 July 2024
Initial reports of flames came in about 10:10 a.m., and first responders arrived about 10:18 a.m., Brown said.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 13 July 2024
Thank you to the Secret Service and first responders for their brave and quick action.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2024
Thank you to the first responders who acted quickly, putting themselves and their safety at risk in order to respond to a horrific act of violence and keep people safe.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 13 July 2024
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 15 July 2024
Initial reports of flames came in about 10:10 a.m., and first responders arrived about 10:18 a.m., Brown said.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 13 July 2024
Thank you to the Secret Service and first responders for their brave and quick action.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2024
Thank you to the first responders who acted quickly, putting themselves and their safety at risk in order to respond to a horrific act of violence and keep people safe.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 13 July 2024
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“First responder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20responder. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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