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The Emergency Services Sector (ESS) forms the foundation of the country's defense mechanism. It works towards risk management and mitigation from events, whether they are manmade or natural disasters. Apart from responding to crises, ESS also performs a protective role for the rest of the 15 crucial infrastructure sectors.

The ESS is known for an array of crucial emergency responses with the main focus on the following objectives:

  • Lifesaving
  • Protection of property and environment
  • Providing support to communities affected by disasters
  • Aiding in the recovery phase of emergencies

The majority of these services are carried out at various jurisdictional levels such as state, local, tribal, and territorial. These tasks are divided into five different categories:

  • Law Enforcement
  • Fire and Emergency Services
  • Emergency Management
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Public Works

Moreover, there are certain specialized skills within ESS which include:

  • Hazardous Materials Management
  • Search and Rescue Operations
  • Hazardous Devices Team or Public Safety Bomb Disposal Units
  • Specialized Tactical Teams (e.g. SWAT)
  • Aviation Units (e.g. police and medevac helicopters)
  • Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)(e.g. 9-1-1 call centers)

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