Public Safety involves the prevention of and protection from events that could endanger the safety of the general public from significant danger, injury/harm, or damage, such as crimes or disasters (natural or man-made).
This protection is typically provided by emergency service organizations such as police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS).

Emergency services are organizations, which ensure public safety by addressing different emergencies. Some agencies exist solely for addressing certain types of emergencies while others deal with ad hoc emergencies as part of their normal responsibilities. Many agencies will engage in community awareness and prevention programs to help the public avoid, detect, and report emergencies effectively.

There are three services, which are almost universally acknowledged as being core to the provision of emergency care to the populous, and are often government run. They would generally be summoned on a dedicated emergency telephone number, reserved for critical emergency calls. They are:

• Police: Providing community safety and acting to reduce crime against persons and property.
• Fire Service: Providing firefighters to deal with fire and rescue operations, and, may also deal with some secondary emergency service duties.
• Emergency Medical Service: Providing ambulances and staff to deal with medical emergencies.

For more information, check your local Department of Public Safety.

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