Progress in the fields of medical science and technology, combined with enhancements to transportation and telecommunications means, now make it possible for first alders to respond immediately to a variety of emergency situations. Wars proved the inspiration for modern civilian medical emergency services, with the intervention methods and care dispensed on the battlefield providing the blueprint. Today, several emergency - situations require the simultaneous intervention of various rescue teams. Car pileups, industrial accidents, flooding, earthquakes and attacks are some examples of catastrophes that demand close cooperation between medical and police authorities. The police divert the flow of traffic, cordon off the scene of the emergency and gather information. Meanwhile, ambulance technicians dispatched to the scene work for the victims with the most serious injuries. Modern ambulances are equipped with a defibrillator, a heart monitor, a medicine bag, a resuscitation kit and oxygen bottles. The dedication, courage and efficiency - of these men and women who fight dally to save lives deserve our full admiration and appreciation.

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