responder

American  

[ri-spon-der] / rɪˈspɒn dər /

noun

1. a person or thing that responds.

2. Electronics. the part of a transponder that transmits the reply.

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Etymology

Origin of responder

First recorded in 1875–80; respond + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Community first responder Emily Hilton was assessing the man who had fallen on a busy main road in Cardiff last March.

From BBC

“It does not support our public educators. Does not support our teachers and counselors, our librarians. It doesn’t support our first responders and firefighters. Doesn’t support the general fund and parks.”

From Los Angeles Times

An incident report detailing communications among responders showed a hectic response as officials sought to control an increasingly frustrated crowd near the scene of the shooting as ICE agents remained in the area.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bland said several cars that were double-parked outside the home, which were “obstructing safe passage for emergency responders, as well as residents.”

From Los Angeles Times

According to Warner, first responders found that Civik had lacerations on his legs, but he made the decision to take himself to the nearby hospital.

From Los Angeles Times