first responder
noun
a person who is certified to provide medical care in emergencies before more highly trained medical personnel arrive on the scene.
first responders
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pluralof first responder.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A spokesperson for the force said: "Officers are particularly keen to speak with a group of women who alerted first responders to the girl after becoming concerned for her welfare."
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
No suspicious items were discovered at the scene by the first responders and Paris prosecutors have now opened an investigation to determine the cause of death, the outlet said.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The 33-year-old cartoonist Smiling Stone Hwang now lives what she describes as a resilient life, after she was saved by first responders.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
“We are coordinating with first responders and are grateful for their quick response.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
The first responders were battling the blaze from a distance, but the fire was still burning.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
