Emergency Services

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Official European Definition

Other International Definitions

UNISDR

The set of specialized agencies that have specific responsibilities and objectives in serving and protecting people and property in emergency situations [1]. Emergency services

Comment: Emergency services include agencies such as civil protection authorities, police, fire, ambulance, paramedic and emergency medicine services, Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, and specialized emergency units of electricity, transportation, communications and other related services organizations.

National Definitions

Standard Definition

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