Emergency vehicle

An Emergency vehicle is a vehicle that is designated and authorized to respond to an emergency. These vehicles are usually operated by designated agencies, often part of the government, but also run by charities, non-governmental organizations and some commercial companies.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi ˈviːɪkəl/

Etymology

The term "Emergency vehicle" is derived from the Latin word "emergere" meaning "to rise out" and the Latin word "vehiculum" meaning "conveyance".

Types of Emergency Vehicles

There are several types of emergency vehicles, including but not limited to:

Ambulance: A vehicle equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital, especially in emergencies.
Fire engine: A road vehicle (usually a truck) equipped to assist in fighting fires, by transporting firefighters to the scene, and providing them with access to the fire, water or other equipment.
Police car: A ground vehicle used by police, to assist with their duties in patrolling and responding to incidents.
Rescue vehicle: A vehicle used to respond to emergencies and save lives, such as those used by search and rescue teams.

Related Terms

Emergency: A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
Emergency medical services: A service providing out-of-hospital acute medical care and/or transport to definitive care, to patients with illnesses and injuries which the patient believes constitute a medical emergency.
Emergency service: A public service provided by government or private organizations, that provides immediate response services in the event of an emergency.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Emergency vehicle
Wikipedia's article - Emergency vehicle

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Emergency vehicle