Posted November 14, 2016 I've noticed recently that rescue 4 is now identified as USAR 4. Does anyone know the reason behind this? Did the rig lose a certification? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 14, 2016 They changed to USAR4 when new pierce Heavy rescue similar to USAR41 went into service. As far as certification I suspect their role has actually increased to higher certification Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 15, 2016 1 hour ago, mesabill said: They changed to USAR4 when new pierce Heavy rescue similar to USAR41 went into service. As far as certification I suspect their role has actually increased to higher certification You are correct. mesabill likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 15, 2016 I believe in the incident command system a rescue is now classified as a rescue ambulance and a heavy rescue is now a usar , with a designation of type 1 heavy or type 2 medium mesabill likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 15, 2016 Thanks for the answers guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 22, 2016 Yes, thanks...good information. I will be bold to say I do not like calling medic rigs "rescues". I think it is not a good or accurate category. I prefer "medic #" call-signs, or even "squad" but not "rescue". Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Be safe out there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites