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first response unit

[fɜːrst rɪˈspɒns ˈjuːnɪt]
nounpl: first response units
unidade de primeira resposta
1. An emergency response vehicle or team that arrives first at the scene of an emergency, accident, or incident to provide immediate assistance before specialized units arrive
The first response unit arrived within five minutes of the emergency call.
A unidade de primeira resposta chegou em cinco minutos após a chamada de emergência.
2. In emergency medical services, the initial team or vehicle dispatched to assess and stabilize a patient
The first response unit performed CPR until the ambulance arrived.
A unidade de primeira resposta realizou RCP até a chegada da ambulância.
Synonyms
emergency response unitrapid response unitfirst responders

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade de primeira resposta
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
viatura de pronto atendimento
Commonly used in São Paulo's emergency services
Rio de Janeiro
unidade de resposta rápida
Alternative term used in Rio de Janeiro
Portugal
unidade de primeira intervenção
Standard Portuguese terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the scene
rapid response
emergency services
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