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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Nearly 40 first responders rescued two horses stuck in deep mud in Connecticut after a grueling five-hour rescue mission.
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Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
In February, Boise officers responded to the 6700 block of West Fairview Avenue to assist first responders with a call regarding two people who were found unresponsive in the West Boise home, according to a police news release.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2024
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Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
In February, Boise officers responded to the 6700 block of West Fairview Avenue to assist first responders with a call regarding two people who were found unresponsive in the West Boise home, according to a police news release.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2024
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“First responder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20responder. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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