noun
ambulance crew; rescue squad
Refers to the team of emergency medical personnel who respond to calls, typically associated with an ambulance or fire department.
救急隊がすぐに現場に到着した。
The ambulance crew arrived at the scene immediately.
救急隊の訓練は厳しい。
The training for rescue squads is rigorous.
消防隊 is a firefighting squad; 救急隊 specifically handles emergency medical services.
Compound of 救急 (emergency relief) and 隊 (squad, team).