Rescue 363258 223137047 2008-07-02T19:02:02Z Noaa 1550958 cat {{selfref|For the article rescue project, see [[Wikipedia:Article Rescue Squadron]].}}{{otheruses}} {{Unreferenced|date=July 2007}} [[Image:German Rescue Car.jpg|thumb|Rescue team in [[Dresden]], [[Germany]], in 2006.]] '''Rescue''' refers to operations that usually involve the saving of [[life]], or prevention of [[injury]]. Tools used might include [[search dogs]], [[search and rescue horse]]s, [[helicopter]]s, and the "[[Jaws of Life]]" and other [[hydraulic]] cutting and spreading [[tool]]s used to [[vehicle extrication|extricate]] individuals from wrecked [[vehicle]]s. Rescue operations are sometimes supported by special vehicles such as [[fire department]]'s or EMS [[Heavy rescue]] vehicle. [[Rope]]s and special devices can reach and remove individuals and animals from difficult locations including: *[[confined space rescue]] *[[rope rescue]] *[[cave rescue]] *[[fast water rescue]] *[[ice rescue]] *[[mines rescue]] *[[search and rescue]] *[[wilderness]] rescue *[[ski patrol]] *[[Vehicle Rescue]] Rescue operations require a high degree of [[training]] and are performed by [[Rescue Squad]]s, either independent or part of larger organizations like a [[fire department|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.{{Fact|date=August 2007}} [[Image:Gebirgstrage02 Patient Seilsicherung.jpg|thumb|Patient in mountain rescue stretcher]] ==Old meanings== 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 [[prosecute]]d in a local [[law court]] for "making rescue" of a pig which had been seized as a [[distraint|distress]] in non-payment of rent. == See also== *[[Animal Rescue]] *[[Technical rescue]] *[[Diver rescue]] *[[Lifeboat (rescue)|Lifeboat]] *[[Extraction (military)]] *[[Extrication]] [[Category:Rescue|*]] {{Emergency-services-stub}} [[de:Rettung]] [[fr:Sauvetage]] [[ja:救命]] [[pt:Resgate]]