der Rettungsdienst
Translation
emergency medical service, ambulance service, rescue service
Examples
Der Rettungsdienst kommt sofort.
The emergency service is coming immediately.
Die Arbeit des Rettungsdienstes ist wichtig.
The work of the emergency service is important.
Grammar Patterns
to call the emergency service Call the emergency service!
the work of the emergency service The work of the emergency service is important.
Similar Words
Feuerwehr (fire department), Polizei (police)
Etymology
A compound word: Rettung (rescue) + Dienst (service).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Dienst' (service) that provides 'Rettung' (rescue).