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 mental health of first responders is a cause close to his heart.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Midway through the game, ESPN featured video appearances from Anne Hathaway, Bryan Cranston, Snoop Dogg and Jimmy Kimmel offering their condolences to the people of Los Angeles and the first responders aiding in the cause.
—Cale Clinton, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
During a commercial break, ESPN ran short digital videos of notable L.A. celebrities, including actors Anne Hathaway and Bryan Cranston, expressing gratitude for the work of firefighters and first responders.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
Hollywood’s iconic Pantages Theatre has donated $125,000 to five organizations representing Los Angeles firefighters, first responders and others impacted by continuing wildfires in the region.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Midway through the game, ESPN featured video appearances from Anne Hathaway, Bryan Cranston, Snoop Dogg and Jimmy Kimmel offering their condolences to the people of Los Angeles and the first responders aiding in the cause.
—Cale Clinton, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
During a commercial break, ESPN ran short digital videos of notable L.A. celebrities, including actors Anne Hathaway and Bryan Cranston, expressing gratitude for the work of firefighters and first responders.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
Hollywood’s iconic Pantages Theatre has donated $125,000 to five organizations representing Los Angeles firefighters, first responders and others impacted by continuing wildfires in the region.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
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“First responder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20responder. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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