Rescue vehicle
Rescue vehicle
A rescue vehicle (pronunciation: /ˈreskyo͞o ˈvēəkəl/) is a type of vehicle specifically designed and equipped for emergency services such as firefighting, emergency medical services, search and rescue, and disaster relief operations.
Etymology
The term "rescue vehicle" is derived from the English words "rescue" (from the Old French rescourre meaning "to protect") and "vehicle" (from the Latin vehiculum meaning "a means of transport").
Types of rescue vehicles
There are several types of rescue vehicles, each designed for specific types of emergencies. These include:
- Ambulance: A vehicle equipped to provide emergency medical care to people who are injured or ill and transport them to a hospital.
- Fire engine: A vehicle designed for firefighting operations, often equipped with a water pump and a high-pressure hose to extinguish fires.
- Search and rescue vehicle: A vehicle used in search and rescue operations, often equipped with specialized tools and equipment to locate and rescue people in distress.
- Disaster relief vehicle: A vehicle used in disaster relief operations, often equipped with supplies and equipment to provide aid and relief to people affected by natural disasters or other catastrophic events.
Related terms
- Emergency vehicle: A vehicle that is designated and authorized to respond to an emergency.
- Emergency medical services: A service that provides pre-hospital acute medical care and transport to definitive care to patients with illnesses and injuries.
- Firefighting: The act of extinguishing fires and protecting lives and property from fire.
- Search and rescue: The search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger.
- Disaster relief: The provision of aid and assistance to people affected by natural disasters or other catastrophic events.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rescue vehicle
- Wikipedia's article - Rescue vehicle
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