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1-95 & What is the Hold up?

1-95 Heading West towards NEW HAVEN CT & just beyond exit 54 Between exit 53 & 54 Past the Rest Stop On Left heading EAST -YIKES

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First responders are the people who are first on the scene of an emergency, like a car accident. This usually includes:

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  • Police officers
  • Firefighters
  • Paramedics or EMTs
  • Sometimes tow truck operators and highway patrol or DOT (Department of Transportation) personnel as well

If you’re referring to all the different agencies and crews that work a scene together, you could also say “emergency personnel” or “emergency responders” — but “first responders” is the most common and widely understood term.

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