### Question
How is the term employer of emergency response employees defined?


### Answer
The term **employer of emergency response employees** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300ff* as the following:

> an organization that, in the course of professional duties, responds to emergencies in the geographic area involved

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-HIV HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROGRAM > Part D-General Provisions**

