First responders are among the occupational groups that are susceptible to numerous eventsrnthat might affect their well-being and may be regarded a "high-risk" occupational categoryrnwith a wide variety of physical and mental health effects because they have work-relatedrnexposure to serious events Stress in first responders is caused by something other thanrnemergencies; it can also be triggered by personal and work-life circumstances. Besides,rnpolice staff, including traffic police, may encounter unique occupational stressors. Thisrnphenomenological study aims to explore the lived experiences of First Responder Trafficrnofficers in Addis, Ababa, Ethiopia. 15 participants from different sub-cities were selectedrnusing convenience sampling and interviewed using topic guide questions then data werernanalyzed using thematic analysis. Five themes were identified; Challenges faced in thernprofession, Impacts of being first responder traffic professional, Experience of emotional rndistress and its effects, coping mechanisms, and Perception of Mental health and being first rnresponder professionals. Results indicate that. First responder traffic officers experiencernnumerous problems arising from their professional duties related to various major roadrncollisions involving tragic deaths and civilian injury. To cope with the distress, firstrnresponder traffic officers use various coping mechanisms such as social support; supportrnfrom colleagues; activities that can help them to relax can also have constructive effects onrnthese professionals. Positive aspects of the profession like educating people, providing carernand satisfaction were also identified. This research highly recommends further researches tornbe done in this area and a possible intervention program for these professionals.