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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Proceeds from the breakfast will support mental health efforts for first responders provided by the nonprofits 100 Club of Illinois and Illinois Firefighter Peer Support, a social media post said.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The monarchs will meet with families of victims and first responders involved in the attacks.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
During an interview with Fox News Digital, Renner spoke about his new partnership with RapidSOS and detailed his deeply personal connection to first responders after his accident three years ago left him with tissue damage, 38 broken bones and a lifetime of recovery.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Clark also explained that a unified command structure for law enforcement, first responders, and community partners was established to ensure quick responses were possible.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The monarchs will meet with families of victims and first responders involved in the attacks.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
During an interview with Fox News Digital, Renner spoke about his new partnership with RapidSOS and detailed his deeply personal connection to first responders after his accident three years ago left him with tissue damage, 38 broken bones and a lifetime of recovery.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Clark also explained that a unified command structure for law enforcement, first responders, and community partners was established to ensure quick responses were possible.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
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“First responder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20responder. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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