first responder
nounmasculine/feminine/sukuˈɾiʃtɐ/medium
so·cor·ris·ta
Definition
Professional or person trained to provide assistance and emergency care in situations of accident, sudden illness, or catastrophe.
The first responder administered first aid to the cyclist who had fallen.
The ambulance first responders arrived quickly at the scene.
Common collocations
volunteer first responderprofessional first responderfirst responder course
Etymology
Derivado do verbo 'socorrer', com o sufixo '-ista'.