Rescue preparedness can be deployed in actions to prevent, limit and aid injuries and damage to people, property and the environment. Rescue preparedness can also assist in peak load situations, where other stakeholders with emergency responsibilities are not completely capable of dealing with the consequences. It could, for example, be a matter of draining surface water and other assistance with storm and water damage, extinguishing wildfires, rescue operations of various types and accommodating and caring for distressed and evacuated people. For this, continuous consideration and decisions are required with regard to procurement, development, maintenance, composition and strategic location of equipment.