I am an active member and a proud Civil defence officer who is trained and certified for rescue operations during emergencies and disasters...Civil Defense is also the name of a number of organizations around the world dedicated to protecting civilians from military attacks, as well as to providing rescue services after natural and human-made disasters alike.Since the end of the Cold War, the focus of civil defense has largely shifted from military attack to emergencies and… Show more I am an active member and a proud Civil defence officer who is trained and certified for rescue operations during emergencies and disasters...Civil Defense is also the name of a number of organizations around the world dedicated to protecting civilians from military attacks, as well as to providing rescue services after natural and human-made disasters alike.Since the end of the Cold War, the focus of civil defense has largely shifted from military attack to emergencies and disasters in general. The new concept is described by a number of terms, each of which has its own specific shade of meaning, such as crisis management, emergency management, emergency preparedness, contingency planning, emergency services, and civil protection.As a member of QRT ( Quick Reaction Team ), I am actively involving in emergency management activities and also acting as the first responder to disasters. Show less