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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In neighborhoods across America, particularly in Black and Latino communities that bear the brunt of gun violence, CVI workers are becoming as essential as teachers or first responders.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The company has also publicly released its own guide for first responders who are responding to incidents involving autonomous vehicles.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
The 42-year-old Republican also served one term in the Pennsylvania Assembly, where his work focused on advocating for first responders and improvement of maternal health care.
—The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
The road is only open to residents evacuating the area and first responders.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The company has also publicly released its own guide for first responders who are responding to incidents involving autonomous vehicles.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
The 42-year-old Republican also served one term in the Pennsylvania Assembly, where his work focused on advocating for first responders and improvement of maternal health care.
—The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
The road is only open to residents evacuating the area and first responders.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“First responder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20responder. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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