What's unique about a first responder is that in addition to being specially trained, they are called upon to do the opposite of what the average person will instinctively do in an emergency. When gun shots are heard or a house is on fire, the average person will run away from the danger, whereas a first responder will run to the danger to rescue people. Like a first responder serves society, God has ordained believers to be His first responders of mercy to a world in spiritual crisis. (Luke 5:12-16)