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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Video from OnScene.TV shows a number of first responders at the scene preparing gear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
After the crash, according to a police report viewed by the Journal, he told first responders that “he had set the vehicle’s automation to allow him to sleep.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
A series of newly-released calls made after the failed execution of US death row inmate Christa Pike reveal emergency services were delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Tuesday’s scene was a mixture of confusion and chaos, with first responders fanned out across two catastrophes and television news teams desperately trying to find out whether their journalists were safe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The first responders were battling the blaze from a distance, but the fire was still burning.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
