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Rescue at high altitude: the history of mountain rescue in the world
From European Origins to Global Mountain Rescue Modernization
European Roots and Their Development
Mountain emergency response has its origins in 19th-century Europe, stemming from the necessity to address incidents and crises in…
Civil Protection in Italy: a history of solidarity and innovation
From the Unification of Italy to the Modern Emergency Management System
The Roots of Civil Protection
The history of Civil Protection in Italy has its roots in solidarity and civic assistance. Even in post-unification Italy, emergency…
Fiat Type 2: evolution of battlefield rescue
The Ambulance That Transformed Military Emergencies
The Origins of a Revolutionary Innovation
The introduction of the Fiat Type 2 ambulance in 1911 marked a crucial transitional era in the field of military rescue. Its birth during the…
Coast Guard: a global maritime safety story
From British Origins to Global Modernization
From British Waterguard to the modern organization
The history of the Coast Guard begins in the United Kingdom in 1809 with the creation of the Waterguard, a department of the British customs…
First female fire heroines: the history of the women's brigade in the 1800s
The Pioneers in the Fight Against Fires in the Victorian Era
The Early Flames of Change
The history of women in firefighting has deep roots dating back to the early 1800s. One of the earliest documented female firefighters was Molly…
At the dawn of mobile care: birth of the motorized ambulance
From Horses to Engines: The Evolution of Emergency Medical Transport
The Origins of an Innovation
The ambulance, as we know it today, has a long and complex history dating back to the 15th century in Spain, where carts were used to…
Seven years since the Rigopiano tragedy: remembrance and reflection
The Commemoration of the Tragic Event that Shook Italy
The Remembrance of the Tragedy and its Unfolding
On January 18, 2017, a devastating avalanche struck the Rigopiano Hotel, located in the municipality of Farindola, at the foot of the…
Health Emergencies and Women in Asia: A Growing Challenge
From Maternal Care to Gender-Based Violence, Asia Faces Various Health Challenges
Gender Disparities in Asian Health Emergencies
The Asia-Pacific region stands out as the most disaster-prone region in the world. This has a significant…
Disease and medicine in the Middle Ages: a historical look
The Evolution of Health and Care in an Era of Great Challenges
Introduction
The Middle Ages, a period spanning approximately from the 5th to the 15th century, was a…
The Italian 118: evolution of emergency rescue
From Birth to Modernization of Emergency Services
Introduction
The Italian territorial emergency service, known simply as "118," has revolutionized the management…