Rescue 1122 is Pakistan’s premier emergency service, established to provide immediate response during crises. Modeled after international emergency services, it offers a coordinated approach to disaster management and emergency response throughout the country.

Core Services Provided

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Providing immediate medical care at accident sites and during health emergencies, including CPR, trauma care, and stabilization of patients
• Search and Rescue Operations: Responding to natural disasters, building collapses, industrial accidents, and other complex rescue scenarios
• Fire Rescue Services: Handling fire emergencies with specialized equipment and training, including structural fires and hazardous material incidents
• Disaster Management: Coordinating response during floods, earthquakes, and other large-scale disasters, including evacuation planning and resource deployment
• Community Safety Programs: Educating the public on emergency preparedness, first aid, fire safety, and disaster response through workshops and training sessions

As a Rescue 1122 Officer, you’ll perform critical life-saving duties in high-pressure situations. The role demands both physical stamina and mental resilience, with officers often working in challenging environments to save lives.

Primary Duties

• Emergency Response: Being first on scene at accidents, medical emergencies, natural disasters, and other crisis situations
• Medical Assistance: Providing first aid, CPR, trauma care, and basic life support to stabilize patients before hospital transport
• Rescue Operations: Extricating people from vehicles, collapsed structures, confined spaces, and other hazardous environments using specialized equipment
• Patient Transport: Safely moving patients to medical facilities while continuing care en route and communicating with hospital staff
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring all rescue equipment, medical supplies, and vehicles are operational and ready for immediate deployment

Community Engagement

Beyond emergency response, officers conduct safety workshops in schools, communities, and workplaces. This preventive approach reduces emergencies through education on fire safety, first aid, disaster preparedness, and basic life support techniques.

To qualify as a Rescue 1122 Officer, candidates must meet specific criteria that ensure they can handle the physical and mental demands of the job. The selection process is rigorous to maintain high standards in emergency response.

Requirement	Details	Why It’s Important
Education	Intermediate (12th grade) minimum, Bachelor’s preferred	Ensures basic knowledge and learning ability for complex training
Age Limit	18-30 years (may vary by province)	Ensures physical capability for demanding rescue operations
Physical Fitness	Specific height, weight, and endurance requirements	Essential for rescue operations involving heavy equipment and victims
Medical Examination	Comprehensive health check-up including cardiac screening	Ensures capability to handle physically stressful situations
Residency	Must be resident of the relevant province	Ensures local knowledge for effective navigation and response

The application process is competitive but transparent. Follow these steps to begin your career in emergency response:

Application Process

• Check Notifications: Watch for job advertisements in leading newspapers and the official Rescue 1122 website. Notifications typically appear biannually
• Submit Application: Complete the application form with all required documents including educational certificates, CNIC, and domicile certificate
• Written Test: Pass a comprehensive exam testing general knowledge, mathematics, Pakistan studies, and basic English
• Physical Test: Demonstrate required physical capabilities including running, climbing, lifting, and endurance exercises
• Interview: Attend a formal interview to assess communication skills, motivation, and problem-solving abilities
• Medical Exam: Pass a thorough medical examination including vision, hearing, cardiac, and overall health assessment
• Training: Complete 6-9 months of rigorous training at a Rescue Academy covering medical response, rescue techniques, firefighting, and disaster management

Rescue 1122 offers competitive compensation with excellent benefits for emergency service professionals. The package includes both financial rewards and non-monetary benefits that recognize the demanding nature of the work.

Position	Starting Salary (PKR)	Benefits	Career Progression
Rescue Officer	35,000 – 45,000	Medical coverage, uniforms, risk allowance	Entry-level position
Senior Rescue Officer	50,000 – 65,000	Housing allowance, increased risk allowance	After 3-5 years experience
Station Incharge	75,000 – 90,000	Vehicle allowance, additional bonuses	Leadership position
District Officer	100,000+	Comprehensive benefits package	Administrative role

Successful Rescue 1122 Officers possess a unique combination of technical skills and personal qualities that enable them to perform effectively in high-pressure situations.

Rescue 1122 offers structured career progression with opportunities for advancement based on performance, experience, and additional training.

• Years 1-3: Rescue Officer (Field Operations) – Frontline emergency response, initial medical care, basic rescue operations
• Years 3-5: Senior Rescue Officer – Mentoring new officers, handling complex incidents, specialized equipment operation
• Years 5-7: Station Incharge – Managing a rescue station, resource allocation, team leadership
• Years 7-10: Training Instructor – Developing and delivering training programs for new recruits
• Years 10+: District Emergency Officer – Overseeing emergency operations across a district, strategic planning

Specialization Opportunities

• Water Rescue Specialist: Training in flood response, swift water rescue, and dive operations
• Urban Search and Rescue: Expertise in structural collapse response and confined space rescue
• Disaster Management Expert: Coordination of large-scale emergency responses
• Hazardous Materials Handling: Specialized training in chemical, biological, and radiological incidents