rescue service
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rescue service
The organization and trained professionals who provide rapid assistance in medical emergencies. This includes emergency doctors, paramedics, and ambulance transport.
Bei einem schweren Verkehrsunfall muss man sofort den Rettungsdienst unter der Nummer 112 alarmieren.
In a serious traffic accident, you must immediately alert the rescue service by calling 112.
The word is a compound of 'die Rettung' (rescue) and 'der Dienst' (service), connected by a linking -s. So it literally means a 'service for rescue'.
Der Rettungsdienst ist rund um die Uhr erreichbar.
The rescue service can be reached around the clock.
In an emergency, you typically use the verbs 'rufen' (to call) or 'alarmieren' (to alert). For example, you say: 'Ich muss den Rettungsdienst rufen.' (I have to call the rescue service.)
Bitte alarmieren Sie sofort den Rettungsdienst!
Please alert the rescue service immediately!
The emergency number for reaching the rescue service in Germany and throughout the EU is 112. You dial this number for medical emergencies, accidents, and fires.
Sie hat die 112 gewählt, weil ihr Nachbar gestürzt war.
She dialed 112 because her neighbor had fallen.
fire department
In an accident, both organizations can provide help, but their responsibilities differ. The „Feuerwehr“ puts out fires and mainly provides technical assistance, while the „Rettungsdienst“ treats medical emergencies. Therefore, choose „Feuerwehr“ when there is danger or on-site rescue is needed, and „Rettungsdienst“ when people are injured or ill.
Nach dem Unfall riefen die Anwohner den Rettungsdienst, weil eine Person verletzt war.
After the accident, the residents called the rescue service because someone was injured.
Nach dem Unfall riefen die Anwohner die Feuerwehr, weil eine Person im Auto eingeklemmt war.
After the accident, the residents called the fire department because someone was trapped in the car.
