Desoto Rescue Squad's
Capability List

Active Response Personnel: 4

Auxiliary Personnel: 9

Alabama Licensed EMS Personnel:

Paramedic – 1 (Active)  1 (Auxiliary)

Intermediate – 1 (Auxiliary)

Basic – 2 (Active)

Equipment:

1 Jon Boat with Motor

2 Stokes Baskets

2 Chain saws

1 Generator

2 Response Vehicles

Squad 5:
Stokes Basket, Backboards, ALS Equipment, BLS Equipment, Splints, KED, Halligan Tool, Come-a-long, Pry Bar, Axe, Crowbar, Tarp, Generator, AED

Squad 51:
Folding Backboard, ALS Equipment, BLS Equipment, Splints, AED, KED, Crow Bar, Axe, Tarp

Communications:
VHF Mounted in Response vehicles
VHF Handhelds in member’s possession
Amateur Radio Operators: 5

Response Roles:
ALS First Response
BLS First Response
Ground Search
1 Rescue Diver Available