die Einsatzkräfte
Translation
emergency services, operational forces, task force, responders
Examples
Die Einsatzkräfte waren schnell vor Ort.
The emergency services were quickly on site.
Viele Einsatzkräfte halfen bei der Rettung.
Many responders helped with the rescue.
Grammar Patterns
((Einsatzkräfte)) + verb The emergency services do sth. The emergency services are at the scene of the accident.
Similar Words
Rettungsdienst (rescue service), Feuerwehr (fire department), Polizei (police), Helfer (helpers)
Etymology
Composed of 'Einsatz' (deployment, mission) and 'Kräfte' (forces). Literally 'deployment forces'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'forces' (Kräfte) that are put 'into action' (Einsatz) during an emergency.