First Responder

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011115",
  "term": "First Responder",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Those individuals who respond in the early stages of an incident and who aid in the protection of life, property, evidence, and the environment. This includes personnel in law enforcement, emergency management, public health, clinical care, and other support personnel who provide immediate assistance during prevention, response, and recovery operations in an emergency situation.",
  "references": [
    "EPA Water Security Glossary at http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/watersecurity/glossary.cfm"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/first-responder/"
}