Rescue
Rescue
Rescue (pronunciation: /ˈrɛskjuː/) is the act of saving or being saved from danger, harm, or confinement. The term originates from the Middle French word rescourre, which means to protect or to free.
Definition
Rescue refers to the actions taken to mitigate the adverse effects of a sudden, urgent, usually unexpected occurrence or situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment. It involves a range of activities including emergency medical services, firefighting, search and rescue, and disaster response.
Types of Rescue
There are various types of rescue, each requiring specific skills and equipment. Some of these include:
- Mountain Rescue: This involves the search and rescue activities that occur in a mountainous environment, often in difficult and dangerous conditions.
- Water Rescue: This refers to the rescue of individuals who are in distress or imminent danger in a body of water.
- Urban Search and Rescue: This involves the location and rescue of people from collapsed buildings or other urban and industrial entrapments.
- Combat Search and Rescue: This is the search and rescue of downed combatants during war.
Related Terms
- Emergency: A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
- First aid: The immediate assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury.
- Lifesaving: The act of saving a life, especially from drowning.
- Survival skills: Techniques a person may use in a dangerous situation to save themselves or others.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rescue
- Wikipedia's article - Rescue
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