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 man was conscious and alert while first responders provided aid.
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Patrick Damp, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Human rights groups say some of those first responders were targeted.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
The bill would make the unlawful approach of a first responder a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail.
—Matthew Kelly
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Traffic design can affect care delivery just as much as placement of medical teams and first responders does.
—Adam Annaccone, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
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Patrick Damp, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Human rights groups say some of those first responders were targeted.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
The bill would make the unlawful approach of a first responder a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail.
—Matthew Kelly
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Traffic design can affect care delivery just as much as placement of medical teams and first responders does.
—Adam Annaccone, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for first responder
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