Rescue 1122 is an initiative by Government of Punjab, Pakistan to provide emergency services in case of any unfortunate incident in the province. It was established in 2006 under Punjab Emergency Service Act. The department of Rescue 1122 provides emergency medical services and conduct rescue operations in case of fire and accidents. Rescue 1122 also runs Emergency Ambulance, Rescue & Fire services and a Community Safety programs. The provincial monitoring cell of Rescue 1122 is responsible for uniformity, quality and training of employees and the planning, research and development of the department. All such functions are done under supervision of Director General. The Emergency Services Academy of Rescue 1122 is first of its kind to be established in Pakistan. The employees get professional emergency management skills from here which include: emergency medical training, high angle & confined space rescue and water rescue and fire fighting, collapse structure search & rescue skills.
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Emergency Services Academy of Rescue 1122 is in the process of getting international accreditation. The Academy has achieved many milestones in just one decade of its coming into being. The PES has trained rescue workers in UK and is now giving training to Pakistan Army's Medical Corp. The services rendered by Rescue 1122 had been commendable so far. Through Rescue 1122 Pakistan has been able to establish a well managed emergency services system but there is still need of more infrastructure and technical advancement in the department. The candidates interested to grab vacant positions in Rescue 1122 department can get information from our page.