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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Our gratitude goes out to the first responders for their assistance.
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Weaver’s body was discovered inside her home on Rucker Avenue after first responders were called to the scene regarding a fire on June 2, 1984, according to authorities.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Exclusive video obtained by WJZ shows the moments first responders arrived at the home.
—Mmj Drew Drew, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Even first responders sometimes describe locations poorly.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 19 Apr. 2026
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Weaver’s body was discovered inside her home on Rucker Avenue after first responders were called to the scene regarding a fire on June 2, 1984, according to authorities.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Exclusive video obtained by WJZ shows the moments first responders arrived at the home.
—Mmj Drew Drew, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Even first responders sometimes describe locations poorly.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 19 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for first responder
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“First responder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20responder. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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