first responder
Defined in 4 places across 3 titles of the United States Code.
The term "first responder" includes a firefighter, law enforcement officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician, or other individual (including an employee of a legally organized and recognized volunteer organization, whether compensated or not), who, in the course of his or her professional duties, responds to fire, medical, hazardous material, or other similar emergencies.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 10705Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Definitions · in this subchapter
- 2016–present42 U.S.C. § 3797ff-4The Public Health and Welfare · Transferred · in this subchapter
The term “first responder” has the meaning given the term “public safety officer” in section 10284 of this title.
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- 2021–present34 U.S.C. § 50902Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Best practices and support · in this section
the term “first responder” means a “public safety officer” as defined in section 10284 of title 34.
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- 20184 U.S.C. § 7Flag and Seal, Seat of Government, and the States · Position and manner of display · in this section
the term "first responder" means a "public safety officer" as defined in section 1204 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10284).
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- 2018–present4 U.S.C. § 7Flag and Seal, Seat of Government, and the States · Position and manner of display · in this section