concept   emergency medical services
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, emergency medical services are widely accessible and government-funded, staffed by trained medical personnel for prompt care and transport.
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1 ambulance United States Ambulances are equipped with sirens and flashing lights for emergency response. 1
2 ambulance United States Ambulances have red and white lights and sirens to signal their urgency and to clear the way for them to pass through traffic. 1
3 ambulance United States Ambulances are commonly used to transport patients to hospitals in emergency medical situations. 1
4 ambulance United States Ambulances are vehicles equipped with medical equipment and staffed by trained medical personnel to provide emergency care and transport to hospitals. 1
5 ambulance sirens United States Loud sirens are commonly used by ambulances to quickly navigate through traffic during emergencies 1
6 ambulance sirens United States Loud and urgent sound used to alert other drivers to make way for the ambulance 1
7 emergency exits United States It is mandatory for buildings to have clearly marked emergency exits with illuminated signs. 1
8 emergency medical services United States Emergency medical services are commonly provided by government-funded agencies and are widely accessible in urban and rural areas. 1
9 emergency procedures United States Commonly practiced and emphasized in workplace and public spaces 1
10 emergency procedures United States Common to have designated shelters and evacuation routes for severe weather events 1
11 emergency response United States Emergency response includes prompt arrival of police, firefighters, and ambulances. 1
12 emergency room United States Commonly used for urgent medical care and trauma treatment 1
13 emergency room usage United States Commonly used for urgent medical care, even for non-life-threatening conditions 1
14 emergency services United States Ambulances are typically dispatched only for medical emergencies 1
15 emergency services United States Police primarily respond to criminal incidents, and non-criminal incidents may be handled by other agencies 1