### Question
How is the term first responder defined?


### Answer
The term **first responder** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 50902* as the following:

> given the term "public safety officer" in section 10284 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 50902*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Personnel > CHAPTER 509-CONFIDENTIALITY OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER SUPPORT COUNSELING**

