Rescue Squads | U.S. Citizens Defense Corps
“Saving persons caught in burning buildings is no new task, but air attacks create special problems. To rescue persons trapped in debris, to render emergency first aid, to extinguish incipient fires and to shut off gas, electric, water, and other broken lines, special Rescue Parties should be organized. Each should consist of about ten men.”
Identifying device
Ladder. Letters Patent: D-129800.
Duties
rescue casualties trapped in buildings
shut off damaged utilities
Open to
Positions were available for men only.
Rescue Squad Photos
Period photographs of Civilian Defense rescue squads