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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State police spoke with several witness who stopped at the crash and attempted to perform CPR on Vega before first responders arrived at the scene, according to the warrant affidavit.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2025
After dialing back restrictions on collective bargaining for first responders and teachers, lawmakers returned the measure to a bill that would limit the power of public employee unions.
—Axios Salt Lake City, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
In the crash’s aftermath, first responders searched vehicles left charred by the incident, including one with 37-year-old Dreuitt inside.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
Thanks to everyone who made this possible but most importantly, thank you to our first responders who are the community’s real heroes.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2025
After dialing back restrictions on collective bargaining for first responders and teachers, lawmakers returned the measure to a bill that would limit the power of public employee unions.
—Axios Salt Lake City, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
In the crash’s aftermath, first responders searched vehicles left charred by the incident, including one with 37-year-old Dreuitt inside.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
Thanks to everyone who made this possible but most importantly, thank you to our first responders who are the community’s real heroes.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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“First responder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20responder. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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