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 free public event aims to celebrate the strength and service of the U.S. Armed Forces and first responder agencies.
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Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 24 May 2025
According to local reports, the reopened road will have a 25 mph speed limit, stopping in the burn areas will not be allowed, and drivers are being warned to keep an eye out for first responders and debris-clearance crews.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
Among them were veterans with lined faces, uniformed service members, and first responders in dress attire.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 23 May 2025
The organization offers no-cost programs for members of the military, veterans and first responders to learn how to transform struggles into strength.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 24 May 2025
According to local reports, the reopened road will have a 25 mph speed limit, stopping in the burn areas will not be allowed, and drivers are being warned to keep an eye out for first responders and debris-clearance crews.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
Among them were veterans with lined faces, uniformed service members, and first responders in dress attire.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 23 May 2025
The organization offers no-cost programs for members of the military, veterans and first responders to learn how to transform struggles into strength.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 23 May 2025
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“First responder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20responder. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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