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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Additionally, Legacy is looking to cast men and women with real-life experience as first responders to portray firefighters, paramedics and EMTs in the show.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2024
The officials also praised the quick response by Oceanside’s first responders that helped minimize damage.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2024
The officials also praised the quick response by Oceanside’s first responders that helped minimize damage.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
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“First responder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20responder. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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