Editing Squad (section)

====Fire service in the United States====
A squad is a term used in the US Fire and EMS services to describe several types of units and emergency apparatus.  Oftentimes, the names "squad" and "rescue squad" are used interchangeably, however the function of the squad is different from department to department.  In some departments, a "squad" and a "rescue" are two distinct units.  This is the case in New York City, where the [[FDNY]] operates eight squad companies. These special "enhanced" engine companies perform both "truck" and "engine" company tasks, as well as hazardous materials (Hazmat) mitigation and other specialty rescue functions.  FDNY's five "rescue" companies primarily mitigate technical and heavy rescue incidents, and operate as a pure special rescue unit.  Squads and rescues within the FDNY are part of the departments specialty operations command (SOC).

In other departments, a squad is a name given to a type of apparatus that delivers EMS and rescue services, and is staffed by firefighter/EMTs or firefighter/paramedics.  This type of service delivery is common in the greater [[Los Angeles]] area of California, and was made famous in the 1970s show ''[[Emergency!]]'', where the fictional [[Squad 51]] highlighted the lives of two firefighter/paramedics of the [[LACoFD]].