Topic 39 · Public Safety: Police, Fire and Emergency Services

Public Safety: Police, Fire and Emergency Services. Part 1: Emergency services and public safety.

public safety

emergency services

a firefighter

a paramedic

an ambulance

a fire station

an emergency call

an operator

rescue

an incident

to respond

to protect

an arrest

prison

a pickpocket

vandalism

a flashlight

a torch

Useful phrases.

Emergency services respond when people are in danger.

The operator asked for the exact location of the incident.

Police officers, firefighters, and paramedics often work together.

Public Safety: Police, Fire and Emergency Services. Part 2: Crime, witnesses and reporting.

a crime

theft

a burglar

a robber

a victim

a witness

a suspect

to report

a statement

evidence

a description

a fingerprint

lost property

lost and found

to call the police

a court

a judge

drunk driving

a heart attack

Useful phrases.

A witness should give the police a clear description of what happened.

The victim reported the theft as soon as possible.

Do not touch possible evidence unless it is necessary for safety.

Public Safety: Police, Fire and Emergency Services. Part 3: Road and traffic safety.

traffic

a road accident

a pedestrian

a crosswalk

a traffic light

a speed limit

a seat belt

a helmet

to check

to fine

a driver's license

a driving licence

a traffic stop

a lawyer

guilty

a crash

a collision

a smoke detector

Useful phrases.

Drivers must wear a seat belt and follow the speed limit.

Pedestrians should look both ways before they cross the road.

Police officers may stop a driver during a traffic check.

Public Safety: Police, Fire and Emergency Services. Part 4: Fire safety and evacuation.

fire

smoke

a flame

a fire alarm

a fire extinguisher

an emergency exit

evacuation

an assembly point

to escape

to use stairs

to stay calm

dangerous

a fire drill

innocent

handcuffs

mountain rescue

the emergency number 150

Useful phrases.

When the fire alarm sounds, leave the building by the nearest safe exit.

Do not use an elevator during a fire evacuation.

Meet at the assembly point and wait for instructions.

Public Safety: Police, Fire and Emergency Services. Part 5: Emergencies, disasters and first aid.

a natural disaster

a flood

a storm

a power outage

a power cut

a hazard

a warning

an emergency plan

first aid

a safe place

a shelter

to follow instructions

an emergency kit

112

911

a patrol

CCTV

the emergency number 155

the emergency number 158

Useful phrases.

During a flood, follow official instructions and move to a safe place.

A basic emergency kit can include water, food, a flashlight, and first-aid supplies.

Call 112 in the EU; in the United States, the emergency number is 911.