first responders
/ˈfɜrst rɪˈspɒndərz/ · first.res.pon.ders
noun
- A member of an emergency service who is first on the scene, or among those first on the scene, at an emergency. The first responders arrived quickly and provided critical care to the injured victims.
- A member of an emergency service trained to provide emergency medical care. As a first responder, she was trained to administer CPR and use an automated external defibrillator.
Synonyms
emergency workersemergency services personnelparamedicsEMTsfirefighterspolice officersrescue teamsemergency responders
Antonyms
Did you know? The term 'first responders' is often used to honor the bravery and selflessness of individuals who risk their lives to save others in emergency situations.