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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The base had previously asked attendees at the base to remain in the area to allow first responders to secure the scene.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The fire spread near Interstate 580, but first responders said there was no threat to the public.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Umayam said all four air crew members successfully ejected and were being evaluated by medical personnel while first responders remained at the scene.
—Greg Wehner , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Key Facts The incident happened about two miles northwest of the base, and first responders are investigating.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The fire spread near Interstate 580, but first responders said there was no threat to the public.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Umayam said all four air crew members successfully ejected and were being evaluated by medical personnel while first responders remained at the scene.
—Greg Wehner , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Key Facts The incident happened about two miles northwest of the base, and first responders are investigating.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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“First responder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20responder. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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