Difference between revisions of "Rescue"
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[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] rescouen, rescuen, from Anglo-French rescure, from re- + escure to shake off, from Latin excutere, from ex- + quatere to shake | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] rescouen, rescuen, from Anglo-French rescure, from re- + escure to shake off, from Latin excutere, from ex- + quatere to shake | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1: to free from confinement, [[danger]], or [[evil]] : save, deliver: as a : to take (as a [[prisoner]]) forcibly from [[custody]] | *1: to free from confinement, [[danger]], or [[evil]] : save, deliver: as a : to take (as a [[prisoner]]) forcibly from [[custody]] | ||
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'''Rescue''' refers to operations that usually involve the saving of life, or [[prevention]] of [[injury]]. | '''Rescue''' refers to operations that usually involve the saving of life, or [[prevention]] of [[injury]]. | ||
| − | [[Tools]] used might include [ | + | [[Tools]] used might include [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Search_dogs search dogs], search and rescue horses, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicopter helicopters], the "Jaws of Life", and other hydraulic cutting and spreading tools used to extricate individuals from wrecked vehicles. Rescue operations are sometimes supported by special vehicles such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_department fire department]'s or EMS [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_rescue Heavy rescue] vehicle. |
| − | Rescue operations require a high [[degree]] of [[training]] and are performed by [ | + | Rescue operations require a high [[degree]] of [[training]] and are performed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rescue_Squad Rescue Squads], either independent or part of larger [[organizations]] like a fire, [[police]], [[military]], first aid squad, or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambulance ambulance] services. In The U.S., they are usually staffed by medically trained personnel as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFPA NFPA] regulations require it. |
| − | In former centuries the word "rescue" had other [[meanings]]: for example, there is an old [[record]] of a countryman living where [ | + | In former centuries the word "rescue" had other [[meanings]]: for example, there is an old [[record]] of a countryman living where [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wythenshawe Wythenshawe] is now, being [[prosecuted]] in a local law [[court]] for "making rescue" of a pig which had been seized as a distress for non-payment of [[money]] owed. |
[[Category: Health]] | [[Category: Health]] | ||
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:35, 13 December 2020
Origin
Middle English rescouen, rescuen, from Anglo-French rescure, from re- + escure to shake off, from Latin excutere, from ex- + quatere to shake
Definitions
- 1: to free from confinement, danger, or evil : save, deliver: as a : to take (as a prisoner) forcibly from custody
Description
Rescue refers to operations that usually involve the saving of life, or prevention of injury.
Tools used might include search dogs, search and rescue horses, helicopters, the "Jaws of Life", and other hydraulic cutting and spreading tools used to extricate individuals from wrecked vehicles. Rescue operations are sometimes supported by special vehicles such as fire department's or EMS Heavy rescue vehicle.
Rescue operations require a high degree of training and are performed by Rescue Squads, either independent or part of larger organizations like a fire, police, military, first aid squad, or ambulance services. In The U.S., they are usually staffed by medically trained personnel as NFPA regulations require it.
In former centuries the word "rescue" had other meanings: for example, there is an old record of a countryman living where Wythenshawe is now, being prosecuted in a local law court for "making rescue" of a pig which had been seized as a distress for non-payment of money owed.
